Living in Brenham, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brenham · Census data 2020–2024
Brenham has 18,641 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $65,112 (17% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $241,100, the median rent is $1,157/month.
Brenham at a glance
- Population
- 18,641
- Median age
- 33.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $65,112State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $241,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,157/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Brenham a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Brenham
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brenham the median home value is $241,100, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,723 a month in housing costs.
Brenham median household income
The median household income in Brenham is $65,112 and the income per person is $31,724. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Brenham: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,306
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.12
Brenham demographics
- Population
- 18,641
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 7,659
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brenham ›
Education in Brenham
32.5% of adults 25 and older in Brenham have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brenham
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Brenham vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenham | 18,641 | $65,112 | $241,100 | $1,157 |
| Burton | 174 | $76,250 | $275,000 | $983 |
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | — |
| Somerville | 1,126 | $65,667 | $142,800 | $631 |
| Bellville | 4,221 | $59,583 | $284,400 | $1,134 |
| Carmine | 173 | $47,292 | — | $1,750 |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | — |
| Hempstead | 6,137 | $60,041 | $160,700 | $1,234 |
| New Ulm | 185 | $59,948 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Brenham, TX?
The median household income in Brenham is $65,112, 17% lower than 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 Brenham?
The median home value in Brenham is $241,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Brenham?
The median gross rent in Brenham is $1,157 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Brenham, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Brenham?
The median age in Brenham is 33.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Brenham?
The average commute to work in Brenham is 18 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brenham?
The unemployment rate in Brenham is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brenham?
32.5% of adults in Brenham 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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