Living in Briar, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Briar · Census data 2020–2024
Briar has 7,228 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $104,238 (33% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $405,900, the median rent is $1,234/month.
Briar at a glance
- Population
- 7,228
- Median age
- 38.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $104,238State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $405,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,234/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Briar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Briar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Briar the median home value is $405,900, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,242 a month in housing costs.
Briar median household income
The median household income in Briar is $104,238 and the income per person is $44,754. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Briar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,888
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.93
Briar demographics
- Population
- 7,228
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 2,463
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Briar ›
Education in Briar
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Briar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Briar
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Briar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar | 7,228 | $104,238 | $405,900 | $1,234 |
| Boyd | 1,351 | $68,958 | $264,900 | $898 |
| Aurora | 1,760 | $105,962 | $341,800 | $1,185 |
| Reno | 3,272 | $96,118 | $362,400 | $1,263 |
| Newark | 1,177 | $77,344 | $137,500 | $1,143 |
| Rhome | 1,699 | $101,167 | $260,100 | $981 |
| Pecan Acres | 4,161 | $114,141 | $493,500 | $1,295 |
| Springtown | 3,855 | $75,391 | $261,300 | $1,329 |
| Sanctuary | 304 | $103,125 | $255,000 | $1,152 |
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What is the median household income in Briar, TX?
The median household income in Briar is $104,238, 33% higher 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 Briar?
The median home value in Briar is $405,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Briar?
The median gross rent in Briar is $1,234 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Briar, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Briar?
The median age in Briar is 38.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Briar?
The average commute to work in Briar is 39 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Briar?
The unemployment rate in Briar is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Briar?
23.4% of adults in Briar 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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