What are the schools like in Brady, TX?

Brady is served primarily by BRADY ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Brady?

The median household income in Brady, TX is $50,197 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Brady, TX?

Brady has an average high temperature of 58.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Brady, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brady, TX affordable or expensive?

Brady's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brady is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,400 and the median rent is $808 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brady, TX?

Brady has a violent crime rate of 162.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 933.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brady, TX a Good Place to Live?

Brady is a small town of 5,129 in Texas, with a median household income of $50,197 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Brady stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brady is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brady city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.4

Brady's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brady costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brady, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$808	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,197	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brady's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

162.4 /100k

Property Crime

933.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brady is served primarily by BRADY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brady, TX	National Avg
School District	BRADY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brady sees average highs of 58.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brady, TX
Average High — January	58.4°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Brady, TX	National Avg
Population	5,129	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rochelle, TX 11 mi Melvin, TX 15 mi Richland Springs, TX 26 mi Mason, TX 26 mi Menard, TX 29 mi

ZIP Codes in Brady

Brady, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76825

Brady vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brady, TX affordable or expensive?

Brady's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brady roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,400 and median rent is $808/month.

What is the crime rate in Brady, TX?

Brady's violent crime rate is 162.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 933.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brady?

Public schools in Brady are operated by BRADY ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brady, TX a good place to live?

Brady, TX has a population of 5,129, a median household income of $50,197, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brady?

Brady averages 58.4°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brady?

Brady, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76825.

What is the population of Brady?

The population of Brady, Texas is 5,129 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brady?

Key numbers for living in Brady: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $90,400, median household income $50,197, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brady side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.