What are the schools like in Brenham, TX?

Brenham is served primarily by BRENHAM ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Brenham?

The median household income in Brenham, TX is $52,664 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Brenham, TX?

Brenham has an average high temperature of 60.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Brenham, TX affordable or expensive?

Brenham's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brenham is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,600 and the median rent is $1,003 per month.

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

Brenham has a violent crime rate of 531.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2037.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brenham, TX a Good Place to Live?

Brenham is a small city of 17,655 in Texas, with a median household income of $52,664 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brenham is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brenham 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: 94.8

Brenham's overall cost of living index is 94.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brenham costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brenham, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,003	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,664	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Brenham's violent crime rate is 531.0 per 100,000 residents — 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

531.0 /100k

Property Crime

2037.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brenham is served primarily by BRENHAM ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brenham, TX	National Avg
School District	BRENHAM ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brenham sees average highs of 60.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brenham, TX
Average High — January	60.8°F
Average High — July	93.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brenham, TX	National Avg
Population	17,655	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burton, TX 13 mi Industry, TX 15 mi Somerville, TX 15 mi Clay, TX 16 mi Bellville, TX 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Brenham

Brenham, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77833

Brenham vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brenham, TX affordable or expensive?

Brenham's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brenham roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $193,600 and median rent is $1,003/month.

What is the crime rate in Brenham, TX?

Brenham's violent crime rate is 531.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2037.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brenham?

Public schools in Brenham are operated by BRENHAM ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brenham, TX a good place to live?

Brenham, TX has a population of 17,655, a median household income of $52,664, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Brenham?

Brenham averages 60.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brenham?

Brenham, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77833.

What is the population of Brenham?

The population of Brenham, Texas is 17,655 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brenham?

Key numbers for living in Brenham: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $193,600, median household income $52,664, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brenham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.