At a Glance
Median Income
$90,972
$39,393 per capita
Home Value
$310,300
Zillow: $348,111
Median Rent
$890/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
15.7% smoking rate
How Briar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briar a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briar residents earn a median household income of $90,972 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,393. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Briar is $310,300 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,111. Median rent is $890/month, with 38.8% 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 1987.
Education
17.7% of adults in Briar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briar has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,253
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,972
Per Capita$39,393
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,300
Rent$890
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$348,111
Housing Units2,670
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation767 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Briar was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.