Texas
Briarcliff is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,630. Residents earn $129,524 per year, which is 72% above the national average.
Based on current data, Briarcliff receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Briarcliff stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Briarcliff is $129,524, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Briarcliff among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Briarcliff is $477,400, making it a premium housing market at 69% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,436 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Briarcliff is a highly educated community — 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Briarcliff enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $129,524 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,313 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,235 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $112,217 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 494 |
| County GDP | $711M |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,798 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.84% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |
| Census Median | $477,400 |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $749,500 |
| Median List Price | $749,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $202 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 29.4% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,436 |
| 109% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,798 |
| 151% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.84% |
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.1% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,451/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.0 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4093°N, 98.0445°W |
| County FIPS | 48031 |
Winner: Republican by 52.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.2% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 32.3% |