Apartments for rent in Bishop, TX

The small town of Bishop, Texas is home to just over 3,000 residents. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), though young adults are well-represented as well. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 71% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $746/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Texas. Each month, renters in Bishop will pay around $283 less compared to the state average.

Bishop residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 40% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

There are two primary industries in Bishop: education and retail. Combined, these industries account for 16% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in sales, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of around $60,000, Bishop workers bring in less than the average Texas resident. Bishop's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Bishop has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (19%) compared to the state average. Furthermore, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.