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Brenham, TX

Brenham, TX.

Population: 29,498 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brenham, TX is $332,712 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,000 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,570/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,712

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$332,712
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.4%
10-year appreciation
+55.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$350,199
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$288,000
Median list price
$339,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
73
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
151
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
94 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,570/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, BRENHAM ISD
Schools include
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS, ALTON EL, BRENHAM EL, BRENHAM H S, BRENHAM MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hurricane, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sheridan Disposal Services (16.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,712
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Brenham Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL BRENHAM
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+167 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,156
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
55.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,057
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
107

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrenhamState medianUS median
Median home value$332,712$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$288,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market98 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,570/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,156$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Brenham, TX?
$332,712.
What is the median sale price in Brenham, TX?
$288,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Brenham, TX?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Brenham, TX?
Typical rent: $1,570/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brenham, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, lightning, strongWind.
Is Brenham, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Brenham, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brenham, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brenham, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brenham, TX?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brenham, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Brenham, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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