Brenham, TX Economy


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Brenham, TX is a charming city located in Washington County and is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area. The cost of living here is relatively low compared to the rest of the United States. The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Brenham is only $1,010 as opposed to the US average of $1,430. Even groceries are more affordable here with a cost index of 97 versus 100 for the US. In Brenham, you will find many local businesses such as Brenham Kitchens & Baths, Schulman's Movie Bowl Grille, and D&D Emporium. Each offers unique experiences and products that make Brenham such an amazing place to live!

Brenham has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Brenham has seen the job market decrease by 0.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Brenham
- The Sales Tax Rate for Brenham is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Brenham is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Brenham
- The average income of a Brenham resident is $21,053 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Brenham resident is $54,536 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBrenham, TexasUnited States
  6.36
  -1.4%-6.2%
  19.0%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $28,572$37,638
  $54,536$69,021
  $66,325$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.2%1.2%
  1.9%0.5%
  7.3%6.8%
  10.4%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  15.7%11.0%
  0.9%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  4.6%4.7%
  0.6%1.9%
  3.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  5.1%4.2%
  7.8%9.3%
  19.6%14.0%
  0.4%2.1%
  7.3%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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Brenham is a typical town of it's size in Texas. The folks are friendly, but like anyplace else, it helps to have a group like a church, VFW, etc to introduce you to  More

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Was amazed at how many of the locals greeted us warmly each time we visited, though no one knew  More

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They have vets that will kill your cats at point blank range. See national news and social media sites. The ice cream will kill you with some deadly bacteria. Again  More

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