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Bayview, TX
Town in Cameron County, Texas.
Population
887
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
228
ZIP codes
0
Bayview and its ZIP codes
Bayview at a glance
- Bayview is 98% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $135,685 a year, 73% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,100 (10% above Texas) and median rent is $2,250 a month.
Housing and community stats
Bayview, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,685
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$313,100
Median rent
$2,250/mo
Homeownership
94.0%
Bachelor's or higher
42.5%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (553), Irish Americans (36), German Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cameron County. PPP loans are for Bayview.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,042
154,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,990
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $6,785 per person
How people get to work
Bayview, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bayview, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
851
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
12,201
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
23.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayview, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
Cities near Bayview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| OrasonCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Del Mar HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| LaurelesCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Laguna VistaTown | 6 mi | 4.8 |
| La Tina RanchCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 7 |
| Indian LakeTown | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Los FresnosCity | 7.7 mi | 4.4 |
| Arroyo GardensCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 8.5 mi | 133.4 |
| Laguna HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| LozanoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Port IsabelCity | 10 mi | 6.8 |
| Green Valley FarmsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| OlmitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Rancho ViejoTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayview, TX in?
- Bayview is in Cameron County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bayview, TX?
- About 887 people live in Bayview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayview?
- Nearby places include Chula Vista (4.8 mi), Orason (5.2 mi), Del Mar Heights (5.6 mi), Laureles (5.8 mi), Laguna Vista (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023