At a Glance
Median Income
$62,987
$23,453 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $343,980
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
528/100K
1,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
16.7% smoking rate
How Brookshire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookshire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookshire a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookshire residents earn a median household income of $62,987 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,453. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookshire is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,980. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 22.0% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Brookshire reports 528 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,432/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Brookshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookshire 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
Population5,330
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born19.3%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,987
Per Capita$23,453
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$1,300
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$343,980
Housing Units1,448
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent528/100K
Property1,432/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation160 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookshire was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
19.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.