Apartments for rent in Baird, TX

Baird is a small town in Texas with a population of approximately 2,000. Families with young children can expect to fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just under 42, the town's residents skew older than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 82% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $618/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Texas. Over the course of a year, renters in Baird will save around $4,900 compared to the state average.

Education is the most common industry in Baird, making up 7% of the population. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in construction, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Baird workers earn an average annual income of just under $56K, less than the average Texas resident. Baird's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Baird has a high percentage of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (28%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 22 minutes, the commute time for Baird residents is shorter than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 38% of commuters, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of residents commute to work on foot.