Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Brownwood
Brownwood, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$883
Population
20,059
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Enjoy small-town living in the heart of Texas
Suburban
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Rural
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Riverside
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Active
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Scenic
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Family-Friendly
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Convenient
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Welcoming
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Diverse
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Close-Knit
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Nestled along the Pecan Bayou in the heart of Central Texas, Brownwood presents residents with the many comforts of a small town. Brownwood fosters a sense of community through a host of special events, including the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Brown County Rodeo, Riverfest, and more.
Close proximity to Lake Brownwood, numerous athletic facilities, hiking trails, boat ramps, fishing areas, and over 300 acres of parkland affords Brownwood residents plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation. The Lehnis Railroad Museum and the Brown County Museum of History uncovers Brownwood’s rich history.
Destinations like Austin and Dallas are within a two-hour drive of Brownwood. Getting around from Brownwood is easy with quick access to U.S. Routes 84, 183, and 377.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,774
Average: $60,085
Education
3,399
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,170
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brownwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brownwood, TX is $735 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $1,071 for two bedrooms, and $1,423 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownwood has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$883/month
658 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brownwood, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Woodland Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
488 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
460 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
708 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
530 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
485 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
971 Students
Brownwood Accelerated High School
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.