Living in Brookshire, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookshire · Census data 2020–2024
Brookshire has 5,495 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $65,934 (16% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $159,300, the median rent is $1,264/month.
Brookshire at a glance
- Population
- 5,495
- Median age
- 29State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $65,934State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $159,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,264/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Brookshire a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Brookshire
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookshire the median home value is $159,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,264 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Brookshire median household income
The median household income in Brookshire is $65,934 and the income per person is $23,027. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Brookshire: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,934
- Owner-occupied
- 51.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.8%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.15
Brookshire demographics
- Population
- 5,495
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 34.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 1,722
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookshire ›
Education in Brookshire
17.8% of adults 25 and older in Brookshire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookshire
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Brookshire vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookshire | 5,495 | $65,934 | $159,300 | $1,264 |
| Pattison | 706 | $99,659 | $504,400 | — |
| Brazos Country | 619 | $151,250 | $511,600 | — |
| Katy | 25,184 | $114,912 | $401,700 | $1,602 |
| Fulshear | 34,868 | $187,035 | $572,700 | $1,952 |
| Simonton | 914 | $109,375 | $390,500 | — |
| South Frydek | 221 | $115,972 | $382,900 | — |
| Weston Lakes | 4,217 | $145,394 | $673,600 | — |
| San Felipe | 1,334 | $51,875 | $232,700 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Brookshire, TX?
The median household income in Brookshire is $65,934, 16% 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 Brookshire?
The median home value in Brookshire is $159,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Brookshire?
The median gross rent in Brookshire is $1,264 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Brookshire, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Brookshire?
The median age in Brookshire is 29 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Brookshire?
The average commute to work in Brookshire is 22 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookshire?
The unemployment rate in Brookshire is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookshire?
17.8% of adults in Brookshire 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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