Brenham, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Brenham, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.6

D

out of 100

Overview

Brenham is a Texas city with a population of approximately 19,142, part of the Brenham, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $329,916. Median household income is $52,664.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,142 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $329,916 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,664 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18.3 minutes
  • Part of the Brenham, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,142

Source: Census ACS

$329,916

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,664

Source: Census ACS

18.3 min

Source: Census ACS

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Washington County (county-level results)

22%
77%
Democrat 4,058
Republican 14,020
Leans R+54.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 62.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 44/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 77.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 43.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.6

Location

Brenham, TX (30.1774, -96.4028)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.