salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,640 a year. That is $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 373 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brushy Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brushy Creek
| Size | Brushy Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,696 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,012 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,445 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,946 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brushy Creek
Life in Brushy Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brushy Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,198 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $499,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brushy Creek, TX?
Renting in Brushy Creek costs a median of about $2,266 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Brushy Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,640 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brushy Creek cheap or expensive?
Brushy Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $149,468. It ranks 373rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brushy Creek?
The median homeowner in Brushy Creek pays $7,846 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek?
The median home value in Brushy Creek is $499,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
19,576 people live in Brushy Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.