Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Borger
Borger, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$663
Population
12,824
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A sprawling small Texas town not far from Amarillo
Rural
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Quiet
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Set in north Texas near Lake Meredith and nearly 50 miles northeast of Amarillo, Borger is an expansive town set amongst the flat plains of northern Texas. This quiet community is largely residential, but the surrounding industry and in-town hospital make for a relatively large job market. Community parks and a sports stadium neighbor conveniently shopping centers and local watering holes. Residents praise Borger for its family-friendliness. The areas quiet atmosphere and active schools are great for students grades K-12.
With Amarillo so close it’s easy to head into the city and enjoy a day amongst the more plentiful amenities. But if you’re looking for peace and quiet in the expanse of Texas, look for an apartment in Borger.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,812
Average: $72,293
Education
1,919
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,881
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Borger has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Borger, TX is $663 for one bedroom, $785 for two bedrooms, and $944 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Borger has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$663/month
647 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Borger, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
335 Students
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
381 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
381 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
761 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.