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Is Brenham, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,18732% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,223about $5,852/month · 19% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$241,10028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,480 a year. That is $23 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 123 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brenham
$1,187
Steiner Ranch
$3,411
Cinco Ranch
$2,090
Manor
$1,239
Brownwood
$1,054
Nederland
$1,691
Palestine
$872

How much do households earn in Brenham?

Under $25k
19.9%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
36.2%
$100k–150k
10.8%
$150k+
6.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brenham

SizeBrenhamU.S. average
Studio$414$1,338
1 bedroom$1,004$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,347$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,325$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Brenham overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brenham, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brenham

🏛️ Property tax$3,097a year · 1.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brenham

Commute to work17.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line18.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brenham?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $486 a month less.

Renting
$1,187
Owning
$1,673

Owning assumes a typical $241,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brenham, TX?

Renting in Brenham costs a median of about $1,187 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Brenham?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,480 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brenham cheap or expensive?

Brenham is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $70,223. It ranks 123rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brenham?

The median homeowner in Brenham pays $3,097 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.

Is Brenham 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 Brenham?

The median home value in Brenham is $241,100, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

18,641 people live in Brenham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.