Brazos County, TX is ranked #11 out of 254 counties in Texas for its overall quality of life. According to the Best Places rankings, Brazos County has a population of 215,674, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. The county also has a median household income of $56,071 and a median home price of $197,400. The county's cities are consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state due to their low crime rates, excellent schools, and a variety of recreational activities. Additionally, the county offers residents easy access to major cities such as Houston and Austin for work or leisure opportunities. Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic in 2020, Brazos County remains one of the top places to live in Texas.
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