At a Glance
Median Income
$51,354
$28,674 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $257,709
Median Rent
$961/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
1,229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Brazoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brazoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brazoria a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brazoria residents earn a median household income of $51,354 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,674. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brazoria is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,709. Median rent is $961/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Brazoria reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,229/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Brazoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brazoria has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population2,859
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,354
Per Capita$28,674
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$961
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$257,709
Housing Units1,281
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property1,229/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Brazoria was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.