salaryRent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,160 a year. That is $20 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 81 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brownwood?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brownwood
| Size | Brownwood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $853 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $661 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $973 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,221 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $947 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brownwood 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 Brownwood, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brownwood
Life in Brownwood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brownwood?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $52 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $144,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brownwood, TX?
Renting in Brownwood costs a median of about $1,054 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Brownwood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,160 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brownwood cheap or expensive?
Brownwood is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $52,826. It ranks 81st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brownwood?
The median homeowner in Brownwood pays $2,208 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Brownwood 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 Brownwood?
The median home value in Brownwood is $144,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
18,777 people live in Brownwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.