Town in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro
Living in Blue Mound, TX
247th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 66 of 100
79th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
Blue Mound earns a grade of B on our index, 247th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and safety, and trails on education levels and health.
- Education levels scores low (6 of 100)
- Population
- 2,288-4.6% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,66619% higher than Texas
- Median home value
- $201,90029% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $66,375Median
- Average commute
- 25 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 87Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Blue Mound
Blue Mound sits about 33 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 2,288 people lived here in 2025, down 4.6% from 2020. It is densely built.
Places locals use include Blue Mound Park and GES Library.
The median age is 36.3, 34% of households have children, 69% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $66,375 a year (15% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Blue Mound
- Low violent crime. 87 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 78% lower than the Texas rate.
Cons of living in Blue Mound
- Higher rent. Median rent is $1,666, 19% higher than the Texas median.
Who Blue Mound suits
- FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 78% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 76% for families.
- Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 15% lower than the Texas median, with 6 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 44% for young professionals.
- RetireesA reasonable fit: 22% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 78% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 46% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 91% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,666 is 19% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 36% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,666 is 19% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 28% for people on a budget.
Blue Mound report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Blue Mound 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 D+
Median rent $1,666, homes cost 3.0x income.
31 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade B-
Median household income $66,375, 3.3% unemployed.
61 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade B-
1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.
64 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade B
87 violent crimes per 100k, 392 property crimes per 100k.
71 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: no grade
1 grocery store, 6 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.
No score vs TX townsGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 25 min, 12% work from home.
50 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade F
11% have a bachelor’s degree.
6 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D+
22% of adults uninsured.
28 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade B+
69% of homes owner-occupied.
72 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade C+
91% of homes have broadband.
53 of 100 vs US towns
Where Blue Mound stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- People below the poverty line: 6.7%7 points lower than Texas (14%)
- Vacant homes: 2.5%7 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 69%7 points higher than Texas (63%)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%23 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Median rent: $1,66619% higher than Texas ($1,403)
- Median household income: $66,37515% lower than Texas ($78,476)
Cost of living in Blue Mound
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Blue Mound is $1,666 a month, 19% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $67,000 a year. Right now 48% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 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 $201,900, 29% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,105 before tax, or $1,355 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 Blue Mound pays $2,994 a year, 29% 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
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent19% higher than Texas | $1,666 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value29% lower than Texas | $201,900 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income16% lower than Texas | 3.0x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Texas | 48% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year29% lower than Texas | $2,994 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Texas | 69% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1974 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,105
- Property tax
- $250
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,666
Based on a $201,900 home in Blue Mound, 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 Blue Mound safe?
In 2025, Blue Mound Police Department reported 2 violent crimes and 9 property crimes. That works out to 87 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 78% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 392 property crimes per 100,000, 81% 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 by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Blue Mound Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Blue Mound
Blue Mound has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Eagle Mt-Saginaw 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.
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
- BL A Gililland ElementaryElementary, Eagle Mt-Saginaw ISD83 of 100
Daily life in Blue Mound
Everyday places mapped inside Blue Mound, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Blue Mound Park, GES Library.
The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 7% shorter than the Texas average. 12% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Dallas is about 33 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Blue Mound work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $66,375, income per person is $27,422, unemployment is 3.3% and 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income15% lower than Texas | $66,375 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person33% lower than Texas | $27,422 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas | 3.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line7 points lower than Texas | 6.7% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points lower than Texas | 11% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher10 points lower than Texas | 76% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points higher than Texas | 22% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas | 91% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute7% lower than Texas | 25 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Texas | 12% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Blue Mound
Median age 36.3 years. 34% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Blue Mound
Blue Mound has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 36°F. There are about 98 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Ft Worth Wsfo, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
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 Blue Mound
Nearby, Saginaw gets a B-, Fort Worth gets a D- and Haltom City gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- B-SaginawSmall city, 24,970 people2 mi
- D-Fort WorthCity, 963,194 people4 mi
- FHaltom CitySmall city, 45,767 people4 mi
- FSansom ParkTown, 5,392 people5 mi
- B+WataugaSmall city, 23,233 people5 mi
- D-Lake WorthTown, 4,829 people6 mi
Blue Mound in the Dallas-Fort Worth area
How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.
- 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
- 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
- 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
- 76BPonder2,626 people40 mito downtown
- 77BLittle Elm54,820 people29 mito downtown
- 78BPrinceton25,229 people31 mito downtown
- 79BBlue Mound2,366 people33 mito downtown
- 80BLewisville131,080 people21 mito downtown
- 81B-Justin5,447 people37 mito downtown
- 82B-Addison17,290 people12 mito downtown
Living in Blue Mound: common questions
Is Blue Mound, TX a good place to live?
Blue Mound earns a grade of B on our index, 247th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on home ownership and safety, and trails on education levels and health.
How much does it cost to live in Blue Mound?
Median rent in Blue Mound is $1,666 a month, 19% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $201,900, 29% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.0x 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 $1,355, including property tax.
Is Blue Mound safe?
In 2025, Blue Mound Police Department reported 87 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 78% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 392 per 100,000, 81% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Blue Mound?
We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Blue Mound. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 64 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
What is the weather like in Blue Mound?
Summers in Blue Mound peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 36°F. Expect around 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Blue Mound?
The average one-way commute is 25 min, 7% lower than the Texas average. About 12% of workers work from home. It is about 33 miles from downtown Dallas.
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.