At a Glance
Median Income
$180,833
$72,669 per capita
Home Value
$483,600
Zillow: $347,594
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Brazos Country Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brazos Country's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brazos Country a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brazos Country residents earn a median household income of $180,833 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $72,669. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brazos Country is $483,600 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,594. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
49.5% of adults in Brazos Country hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brazos Country has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population595
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$180,833
Per Capita$72,669
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303
Housing
A+
Home Value$483,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$347,594
Housing Units220
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation106 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute38 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brazos Country was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.