At a Glance
Median Income
$137,630
$55,991 per capita
Home Value
$451,500
Zillow: $468,718
Median Rent
$2,024/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
8.2% smoking rate
How Brushy Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brushy Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brushy Creek a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brushy Creek residents earn a median household income of $137,630 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,991. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,692 business establishments, including 1,297 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brushy Creek is $451,500 , 60% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,718. Median rent is $2,024/month, with 26.0% 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 1995.
Education
57.0% of adults in Brushy Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brushy Creek has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,953
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,249/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,630
Per Capita$55,991
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$44,610M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$451,500
Rent$2,024
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$468,718
Housing Units7,796
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation847 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Brushy Creek was built in 1995.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 1,297 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.