salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,680 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 16 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brady?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brady
| Size | Brady | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $455 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $948 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,096 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brady overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brady, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brady
Life in Brady
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brady?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $146 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $138,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brady, TX?
Renting in Brady costs a median of about $817 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Brady?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,680 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brady cheap or expensive?
Brady is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.7% of the typical household income of $49,881. It ranks 16th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brady?
The median homeowner in Brady pays $1,494 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Brady more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brady?
The median home value in Brady is $138,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,230 people live in Brady. Numbers are typical (middle) values.