The Town FilesEast Bernard, Texas
City in Wharton County · population 2,218 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,500
- Household income
- $97,961
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 40.7
East Bernard is a city of 2,218 people in Wharton County, Texas. The median home is worth $341,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 90% of Texas towns, better transit than 80% of Texas towns, quieter than 78% of Texas towns.
How East Bernard ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Bernard is worth $341,500, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $97,961, which is more affordable than 29% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,030 a month. 85.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Bernard | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,500 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,030 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $97,961 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 85.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Bernard
| People | East Bernard | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.6% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in East Bernard
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bernard since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1965 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 22, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 16, 2024.
Severe weather in Wharton County since 1996
Wharton County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Wharton County
Wharton County had 16,408 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,177 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in East Bernard itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in East Bernard
3 public schools with 1,002 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST BERNARD EL | PK-4 | 384 | 13.2 |
| EAST BERNARD J H | 5-8 | 317 | 13.8 |
| EAST BERNARD H S | 9-12 | 301 | 10.0 |
Towns near East Bernard
- Wallis, TX7.4 mi · 1,292 people · home $157,200
- Beasley, TX9.1 mi · 608 people · home —
- Simonton, TX11.8 mi · 647 people · home $390,500
- Weston Lakes, TX12.1 mi · 3,853 people · home $673,600
- Wharton, TX14.5 mi · 8,627 people · home $149,400
- Rosenberg, TX14.6 mi · 38,282 people · home $219,100
- Fulshear, TX15.7 mi · 16,856 people · home $572,700
- Brazos Country, TX15.9 mi · 514 people · home $511,600
East Bernard questions
Is East Bernard, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Bernard scores better for retirees than 60% of Texas towns and quieter than 78%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in East Bernard?
The median owner-occupied home in East Bernard is valued at $341,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,961, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,030 a month.
What is the weather like in East Bernard?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 40.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does East Bernard get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Bernard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1965. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)