Cost of Living in Bayside, TX

With a cost of living index of 92, Bayside, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 8% cheaper than the national average and 5% above the Texas state average of 88. Bayside is a small community of 382 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Bayside's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,488 (13% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $168,600 (45% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Bayside is $56,094, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 32% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.