Living in Brazoria, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brazoria · Census data 2020–2024
Brazoria has 2,880 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $79,635 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $162,400, the median rent is $1,049/month.
Brazoria at a glance
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 34.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $79,635State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $162,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Brazoria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Brazoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brazoria the median home value is $162,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,395 a month in housing costs.
Brazoria median household income
The median household income in Brazoria is $79,635 and the income per person is $31,497. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Brazoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,281
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Brazoria demographics
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 1,143
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brazoria ›
Education in Brazoria
14.8% of adults 25 and older in Brazoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brazoria
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
Brazoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | $72,847 | $182,300 | $1,086 |
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | $73,457 | $199,100 | $1,203 |
| West Columbia | 3,621 | $43,490 | $140,800 | $964 |
| Richwood | 4,791 | $88,380 | $249,600 | $1,250 |
| Clute | 10,715 | $70,208 | $271,700 | $1,130 |
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What is the median household income in Brazoria, TX?
The median household income in Brazoria is $79,635, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brazoria?
The median home value in Brazoria is $162,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Brazoria?
The median gross rent in Brazoria is $1,049 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is Brazoria, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Brazoria?
The median age in Brazoria is 34.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Brazoria?
The average commute to work in Brazoria is 26 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brazoria?
The unemployment rate in Brazoria is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brazoria?
14.8% of adults in Brazoria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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