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Living in Brenham

The city had 7 schools in 2026. Brenham, a city in the United States, had a population of 18,641 in July 2026. 45.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 77 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population19,957people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,599EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,017EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.47%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,569offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 62% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Brenham?

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,157 per month, while the median home value was US$241,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 51.1%, and the vacancy rate was 7.79% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Brenham recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€993
Utilities, 85 m² flat€172
Internet, 60 Mbps€68
Mobile plan, 10 GB€61

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited68.33 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly992.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB60.62 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home172.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,157/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,078 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,022 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,017 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes353 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Brenham a good place to live?

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–60%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,696 of 19,957 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$65,112 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Brenham is 3.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income65,112 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband65.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,599 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,325 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate3.47 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Brenham?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,325 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,303of €2,626 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,626
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,022
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€172 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313) · 2025-12-31− €172
Internet€68 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313) · 2025-12-31− €68
Mobile plan€61 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313) · 2025-12-31− €61
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,303
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Brenham. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Brenham. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents29.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents77 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,429 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Brenham when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBrenham highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Brenham highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Brenham2,569
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,569 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents535.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes65 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.55 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportCLL3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport47 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Brenham. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16 · Feb 18 · Mar 21.67 · Apr 25.61 · May 29.33 · Jun 32.72 · Jul 34.28 · Aug 35 · Sep 32.11 · Oct 27.44 · Nov 21.17 · Dec 16.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411048 (BRENHAM)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 4.22 · Feb 6.11 · Mar 9.56 · Apr 13.67 · May 18.33 · Jun 22 · Jul 23.22 · Aug 23.17 · Sep 20.22 · Oct 14.72 · Nov 9 · Dec 5.17 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411048 (BRENHAM)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.11 · Feb 12.06 · Mar 15.61 · Apr 19.67 · May 23.83 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 28.78 · Aug 29.11 · Sep 26.17 · Oct 21.06 · Nov 15.06 · Dec 11.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 92.96 · Feb 85.34 · Mar 92.2 · Apr 90.42 · May 136.9 · Jun 113.3 · Jul 65.53 · Aug 97.28 · Sep 116.6 · Oct 128.8 · Nov 106.9 · Dec 93.73 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411048 (BRENHAM)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading23.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.99 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation701.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature30.7 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature21.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature13.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Round Rock ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.2 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.2 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.2 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.2 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±3.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,696 is not 5.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.13 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,696 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density590.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population19,957 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics20,368 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value241,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes51.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad9.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher32.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available91.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,971 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Brenham

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Bryan as a Brenham alternative in the same region

56 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 91,996 Bryan vs 19,957 Brenham+361%
  • Foreign residents: 9.7% Bryan vs 5.1% Brenham+89%
  • Unemployment: 5.0% Bryan vs 3.5% Brenham+44%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,833 Bryan vs 2,569 Brenham−29%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Bryan vs 47.0 km Brenham−87%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,286 Bryan vs €3,325 Brenhamno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,667 Bryan vs €2,599 Brenhamsame level
Full comparisonMore about Bryan

Draper as a Brenham alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1811 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,599 Brenham+60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 2,569 Brenham−50%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 19,957 Brenham+154%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 3.5% Brenham−31%
  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 47.0 km Brenham−34%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 5.1% Brenham+18%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Alternative cities in United States

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Coolidge19,959 residentsRosedale19,961 residentsEloy19,967 residentsGallup19,969 residentsYoungsville19,980 residentsBoone19,929 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Brenham?

The median gross salary is 3,325 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Brenham?

The unemployment rate is 3.47 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Brenham?

Police recorded 2,569 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Brenham?

The published population is 19,957 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Brenham?

1,696 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Brenham a good place to live?

Brenham may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00411048 (BRENHAM) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brenham (Wayback Machine capture 20251010153313) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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