Town in Brown County

Living in Bangs, TX

C+

374th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 49 of 100

We give Bangs a C+. It ranks 374th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on home ownership and health.

  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Bangs isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthBangs
Where Bangs is in Texas.
Population
1,523-1.4% since 2020
Median rent
$74547% lower than Texas
Median home value
$111,60061% lower than Texas
Household income
$48,098Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
196Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Bangs

Bangs is a town in Brown County. 1,523 people lived here in 2025, down 1.4% from 2020. It is spread out.

The median age is 40.9, 31% of households have children, 64% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $48,098 a year (39% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Bangs

  • Low violent crime. 196 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 50% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $745, 47% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Bangs

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Bangs suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 33% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 50% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 39% lower than the Texas median, with 7 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 73% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 14% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 50% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 45% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 87% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $745 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $745 is 47% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for people on a budget.

Bangs report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Bangs with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $745, homes cost 2.3x income.

    61 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $48,098, 2.6% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C

    3 rated campuses, 33% rated A or B.

    45 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade D+

    196 violent crimes per 100k, 1,434 property crimes per 100k.

    32 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    1 grocery store, 7 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    50 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 4.8% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D+

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    30 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade C-

    87% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs US towns

Where Bangs stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median rent: $74547% lower than Texas ($1,403)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x36% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 22 min16% lower than Texas (27 min)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%17 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Median household income: $48,09839% lower than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%14 points lower than Texas (34%)

Cost of living in Bangs

Bangs renters pay a median of $745 a month, 47% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $30,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 69% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $869 for a one-bedroom, $1,137 for a two-bedroom and $1,468 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $111,600, 61% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $611 before tax, or $728 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Bangs pays $1,403 a year, 67% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in BangsStudio$8431 bedroom$8692 bedrooms$1,1373 bedrooms$1,4684 bedrooms$1,650
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Brown County, TX. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent47% lower than Texas$745$1,403$1,413
Median home value61% lower than Texas$111,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income36% lower than Texas2.3x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Texas69%52%51%
Median property tax per year67% lower than Texas$1,403$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Texas64%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$728
Mortgage payment
$611
Property tax
$117
Median rent, for comparison
$745

Based on a $111,600 home in Bangs, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Bangs safe?

In 2025, Bangs Police Department reported 3 violent crimes and 22 property crimes. That works out to 196 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 50% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,434 property crimes per 100,000, 31% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Bangs by yearTexas1962022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
196
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,434
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Bangs by yearTexas1,4342022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Bangs Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Bangs

Bangs has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 33% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Bangs ISD.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
45
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
79
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • BBangs MiddleMiddle, Bangs ISD86 of 100
  • CBangs High SchoolHigh, Bangs ISD76 of 100
  • CJ B Stephens ElementaryElementary, Bangs ISD76 of 100

Daily life in Bangs

Everyday places mapped inside Bangs, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Bangs City Park.

The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 16% shorter than the Texas average. 5% of workers work from home. 4.2% walk, bike or take transit to work.

Downtown Brownwood is about 9 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Bangs work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $48,098, income per person is $31,898, unemployment is 2.6% and 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
7
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income39% lower than Texas$48,098$78,476$80,734
Income per person22% lower than Texas$31,898$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas2.6%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas13%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Texas19%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher1 points higher than Texas87%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance6 points lower than Texas14%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Texas87%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute16% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Texas4.8%14%15%
Workers who work from home4.8%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk4.2%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Bangs

Under 1829%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6440%
65 and over14%

Median age 40.9 years. 31% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Black6.3%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race3.9%

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Weather in Bangs

Bangs has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 32°F. There are about 116 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 31 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Bangs30°50°70°90°60J64F71M79A85M93J96J97A90S80O69N61DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Brownwood 2ene, 11 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is moderate, tornado risk is high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Bangs

Nearby, Lake Brownwood gets a D-, Brownwood gets a D+ and Early gets a C+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D-Lake BrownwoodTown, 1,544 people7 mi
  2. D+BrownwoodSmall city, 18,777 people9 mi
  3. C+EarlyTown, 3,143 people11 mi
  4. B-Santa AnnaTown, 1,022 people11 mi
  5. DColemanTown, 3,973 people19 mi
  6. BCross PlainsTown, 1,019 people29 mi

Living in Bangs: common questions

Is Bangs, TX a good place to live?

We give Bangs a C+. It ranks 374th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and cost of living, and trails on home ownership and health.

How much does it cost to live in Bangs?

Renters in Bangs pay a median of $745 a month, 47% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $111,600, 61% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $728, including property tax.

Is Bangs safe?

In 2025, Bangs Police Department reported 196 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 50% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,434 per 100,000, 31% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Bangs?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Bangs. 33% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 45 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Bangs flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Bangs as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, hail, wildfires, winter storms and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Bangs?

Summers in Bangs peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 32°F. Expect around 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 31 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Bangs?

The average one-way commute is 22 min, 16% lower than the Texas average. About 4.8% of workers work from home. It is about 9 miles from downtown Brownwood.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.