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Blossom, TX

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Affordability Score: 71/100

Population: 2,893 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Blossom, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,893 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (71/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $75,735, median home value of $202,500, median rent of $920 per month, and 27.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $973 per month (studio $756, 1BR $785, 3BR $1,294, 4BR $1,329). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $6,292 per year, consuming 8% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Blossom, TX include housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 0.6% and poverty 9.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$75,735
Median household income
Education D
27.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.7x
Home value $202,500 vs income
Commute B-
22 min
Average commute time
Rent A
$973/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$6,292/yr
Center-based infant care (8% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$75,735
▲ 22% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,300
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
Poverty Rate
9.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$202,500
▼ 26% vs national
Median Rent
$920/mo
Owner Occupied
79.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$973/mo
▼ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$756
1BR
$785
2BR
$973
3BR
$1,294
4BR
$1,329

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
55.3%
Median Age
42.0
Avg. Commute
22 min
▼ 4 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$6,292/yr
8% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,928/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,824/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,564/yr

What This Means

Blossom, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,893. This area performs well in housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Blossom, TX affordable?
Blossom, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $75,735. Median home value is $202,500.
What is the cost of living in Blossom?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $920/mo. 2BR fair market rent $973/mo. Infant childcare $6,292/yr. Median home value $202,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →