salaryRent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.9 minutes each way. Most homes (82.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,920 a year. That is $25 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 162 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Briar?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Briar
| Size | Briar | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $817 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,506 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Briar 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 Briar, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Briar
Life in Briar
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Briar?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,518 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $405,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Briar, TX?
Renting in Briar costs a median of about $1,298 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Briar?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,920 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Briar cheap or expensive?
Briar is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $112,421. It ranks 162nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Briar?
The median homeowner in Briar pays $4,309 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Briar 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 Briar?
The median home value in Briar is $405,900, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,228 people live in Briar. Numbers are typical (middle) values.