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Cost of Living in Brazoria County, TX

Population 391,255 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,454
Median home value$301,600
Median household income$97,993

The median rent in Brazoria County, TX is $1,454/month, 4% higher than the Texas median and 3% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $301,600, 9% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $97,993 a year, 25% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $58,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,525/mo

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Brazoria County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Brazoria CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,454$1,403$1,413
Median home value$301,600$283,800$332,700
Median household income$97,993$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate74.1%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.1%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate7.4%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.3%5.2%
Work from home10.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age36.735.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Brazoria County, TX?

The median gross rent in Brazoria County, TX is $1,454 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Brazoria County, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $58,160 a year in gross income.

Is Brazoria County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 3% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 times the median household income.

Other counties in Texas

Harris County, TXRent $1,401 · Income $74,983Dallas County, TXRent $1,565 · Income $76,547Tarrant County, TXRent $1,547 · Income $84,207Bexar County, TXRent $1,354 · Income $72,341Travis County, TXRent $1,744 · Income $99,611Collin County, TXRent $1,859 · Income $121,600

Counties with a similar cost of living

Hennepin County, MNRent $1,487 · Income $97,653Shelby County, ALRent $1,401 · Income $97,961Worcester County, MARent $1,426 · Income $95,939Frederick County, VARent $1,507 · Income $97,606Culpeper County, VARent $1,423 · Income $100,049Wilson County, TNRent $1,486 · Income $95,839

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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