Town in Smith County, part of the Tyler metro

Living in Bullard, TX

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50th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 93 of 100
2nd of 8 in the Tyler area

We give Bullard an A. It ranks 50th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and schools, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Bullard isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthBullard
Where Bullard is in Texas.
Population
5,301+39.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,4715% higher than Texas
Median home value
$247,10013% lower than Texas
Household income
$118,860Median
Average commute
31 minOne way
Violent crime
18Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Bullard

Bullard sits about 12 miles from downtown Tyler, in the Tyler metro. 5,301 people lived here in 2025, up 39.2% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2006).

The median age is 29.8, 51% of households have children, 86% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $118,860 a year (51% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Bullard

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 6 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 18 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 95% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $118,860, 51% higher than the Texas median.
  • Plenty close to home. 2 grocery stores, 17 restaurants and 2 parks are mapped in town.

Cons of living in Bullard

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 31 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and wildfires as very high here.

Who Bullard suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 95% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 51% higher than the Texas median, with 17 restaurants and 2 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 85% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 10% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 95% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 94% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 99% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,471 is 5% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,471 is 5% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 39% for people on a budget.

Bullard report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Bullard 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 C-

    Median rent $1,471, homes cost 2.1x income.

    39 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $118,860, 4.7% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A

    6 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    91 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade A-

    18 violent crimes per 100k, 405 property crimes per 100k.

    81 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    2 grocery stores, 17 restaurants, 2 parks mapped in town.

    86 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 7.2% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C+

    10% of adults uninsured.

    51 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    95 of 100 vs US towns

Where Bullard stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%24 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $118,86051% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x43% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%7 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Average commute: 31 min16% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,4715% higher than Texas ($1,403)

Cost of living in Bullard

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Bullard is $1,471 a month, 5% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $59,000 a year. Right now 59% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,041 for a one-bedroom, $1,277 for a two-bedroom and $1,718 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 $247,100, 13% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,353 before tax, or $1,748 with property tax. That is $277 a month more than the median rent, a gap that can be worth it if you plan to stay a while.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Bullard pays $4,748 a year, 12% higher 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 BullardStudio$9481 bedroom$1,0412 bedrooms$1,2773 bedrooms$1,7184 bedrooms$1,855
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Tyler, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent5% higher than Texas$1,471$1,403$1,413
Median home value13% lower than Texas$247,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income43% lower than Texas2.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Texas59%52%51%
Median property tax per year12% higher than Texas$4,748$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Texas86%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,748
Mortgage payment
$1,353
Property tax
$396
Median rent, for comparison
$1,471

Based on a $247,100 home in Bullard, 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 Bullard safe?

In 2025, Bullard Police Department reported 1 violent crimes and 22 property crimes. That works out to 18 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 95% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 405 property crimes per 100,000, 81% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 92% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

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 Bullard by yearTexas1820212022202320242025

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

Violent crime
18
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
405
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Bullard by yearTexas40520212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

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

Schools in Bullard

Bullard has 6 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 Bullard ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Bullard Early Childhood, Bullard Elementary and Bullard Pri. The average rating score across all campuses is 90 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

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
91
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
90
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

  • ABullard Early ChildhoodOther, Bullard ISD94 of 100
  • ABullard ElementaryElementary, Bullard ISD94 of 100
  • ABullard PriElementary, Bullard ISD94 of 100
  • BBullard High SchoolHigh, Bullard ISD89 of 100
  • BBullard MiddleMiddle, Bullard ISD88 of 100

Daily life in Bullard

Everyday places mapped inside Bullard, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Bullard Community Library.

The average one-way commute is 31 minutes, 16% longer than the Texas average. 7% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Tyler is about 12 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Bullard work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $118,860, income per person is $48,371, unemployment is 4.7% and 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
2
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
17
Cafes
2
Bars
1
Parks
2
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
1
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income51% higher than Texas$118,860$78,476$80,734
Income per person19% higher than Texas$48,371$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.7%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas6.2%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Texas42%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher6 points higher than Texas92%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas10%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas99%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute16% higher than Texas31 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Texas7.2%14%15%
Workers who work from home7.2%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0.8%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Bullard

Under 1828%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6430%
65 and over11%

Median age 29.8 years. 51% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black22%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Bullard

Bullard has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 48 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Bullard30°50°70°90°58J63F70M77A84M90J93J94A88S78O66N59DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Tyler, 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 low and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

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 Bullard

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

  1. C+ShadybrookTown, 2,810 people7 mi
  2. A-WhitehouseTown, 9,122 people8 mi
  3. ABerryvilleTown, 1,184 people9 mi
  4. FTroupTown, 2,338 people11 mi
  5. BFrankstonTown, 1,088 people13 mi
  6. DJacksonvilleSmall city, 14,325 people13 mi

Bullard in the Tyler area

How it ranks among 8 places in the metro.

  1. 1AHideaway3,301 people15 mito downtown
  2. 2ABullard4,346 people12 mito downtown
  3. 3A-Lindale6,644 people14 mito downtown
  4. 4A-Whitehouse9,122 people8 mito downtown
  5. 5BWinona1,025 people14 mito downtown

See all of the best suburbs of tyler

Living in Bullard: common questions

Is Bullard, TX a good place to live?

We give Bullard an A. It ranks 50th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on internet access and schools, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Bullard?

Median rent in Bullard is $1,471 a month, 5% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $247,100, 13% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.1x 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 $1,748, including property tax.

Is Bullard safe?

In 2025, Bullard Police Department reported 18 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 95% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 405 per 100,000, 81% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Bullard?

We found 6 rated public school campuses inside Bullard. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 91 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Bullard flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Bullard as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: heat waves, 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 Bullard?

Summers in Bullard peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 48 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Bullard?

The average one-way commute is 31 min, 16% higher than the Texas average. About 7.2% of workers work from home. It is about 12 miles from downtown Tyler.

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.