What are the schools like in Lake Brownwood, TX?

School district data for Lake Brownwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lake Brownwood?

The median household income in Lake Brownwood, TX is $74,737 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Lake Brownwood, TX?

Lake Brownwood has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Brownwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Brownwood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Brownwood is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,300 and the median rent is $946 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake Brownwood, TX?

Lake Brownwood has a violent crime rate of 311.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1690.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Brownwood, TX a Good Place to Live?

Lake Brownwood is a small town of 1,699 in Texas, with a median household income of $74,737 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake Brownwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Lake Brownwood 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: 91.6

Lake Brownwood's overall cost of living index is 91.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Brownwood costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Brownwood, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$946	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,737	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lake Brownwood's violent crime rate is 311.6 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

311.6 /100k

Property Crime

1690.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lake Brownwood, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Brownwood sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July, with 30.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Brownwood, TX
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	96.5°F
Annual Precipitation	30.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Brownwood, TX	National Avg
Population	1,699	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bangs, TX 7 mi Thunderbird Bay, TX 8 mi Brownwood, TX 10 mi Early, TX 11 mi Santa Anna, TX 14 mi

Lake Brownwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Brownwood, TX affordable or expensive?

Lake Brownwood's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake Brownwood roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,300 and median rent is $946/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Brownwood, TX?

Lake Brownwood's violent crime rate is 311.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1690.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Brownwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lake Brownwood, TX a good place to live?

Lake Brownwood, TX has a population of 1,699, a median household income of $74,737, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Lake Brownwood?

Lake Brownwood averages 59.5°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.6 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Brownwood?

The population of Lake Brownwood, Texas is 1,699 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake Brownwood?

Key numbers for living in Lake Brownwood: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $110,300, median household income $74,737, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Brownwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.