Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Brenham
Brenham, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$980
Population
18,216
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Enjoy authentic Texas experiences in this small town
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Located about halfway between Houston and Austin, Brenham is a small town teeming with historic charm, culinary delights, and family fun. Uncover Brenham’s storied past at Toubin Park, Ross Carroll Bennett House, and the Brenham Heritage Museum. Delight in the old-world feel of the historic downtown area, which is lined with quaint shops, restaurants, cafes, antique stores, and more. Home to Blue Bell Creameries, Brenham offers residents and visitors access to all kinds of tasty treats. Apart from delicious ice cream, Brenham residents enjoy local products at Home Sweet Farm Market and Biergarten. Numerous wineries, barbecue joints, and five-star restaurants are also available.
The Brenham community comes together for local events, such as the Brenham Maifest, Uptown Swirl, Texas Brew Step, Fall Festival of Roses, and the Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series. Outdoor recreation abounds at Brenham’s local parks as well as the nearby Somerville Lake year-round. Getting around from Brenham is simple with access to U.S. Highway 290.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,280
Average: $76,925
Education
3,913
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,200
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brenham has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brenham, TX is $780 for a studio, $980 for one bedroom, $1,145 for two bedrooms, and $1,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brenham has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$980/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,944/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brenham, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
647 Students
Public
Grades K-5
467 Students
Public
Grades K-5
720 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
763 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.