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Brenham, Texas

city · Washington County

At a glance

18,641
Population
$241,100
Median home value (all homes)
21% below U.S. median
$329,916
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,157/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$65,112
Median household income
17% below U.S. median
17.6 min
Average commute
84.7%
Homes with broadband
55.43%
Locations with fiber available
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost42% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Blinn College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates88.1%
College graduates32.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brenham Economic Development
A partnership between the City of Brenham and Washington County that provides economic development assistance to businesses in Washington County, including site-selection coordination, assistance with incentives, and access to economic and demographic data.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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