At a Glance
Median Income
$57,207
$31,000 per capita
Home Value
$223,200
Zillow: $325,542
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
535/100K
2,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Brenham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brenham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brenham a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brenham residents earn a median household income of $57,207 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,000. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,088 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brenham is $223,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,542. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 30.2% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Brenham reports 535 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,078/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Brenham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brenham has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population18,086
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,385/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,207
Per Capita$31,000
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$3,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A
Home Value$223,200
Rent$1,087
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$325,542
Housing Units7,249
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent535/100K
Property2,078/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault414/100K
Burglary363/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation312 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute15 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Brenham was founded in 1844.
The median home in Brenham was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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