Brenham, Texas

Population 15,785

Brenham is located in Washington County, TX. The population is 15,785, making Brenham the largest city in Washington County.

There are 8 public schools in Brenham with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Brenham is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Brenham is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Brenham property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Brenham include Burton, Industry and Somerville.

Brenham Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.5%

Crime Rate

4.14% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 127
  • Violent Crimes: 535
  • Robbery: 35
  • Burglary: 363
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

94.54% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Brenham
  • 0.63 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

183 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 172

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Brenham, TX and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Brenham's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Brenham, TX

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85 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Brenham, TX issued 85 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 85 permits, 83 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Brenham, TX issued 46 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $770
  • 2 Bedrooms: $910
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,260
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,545

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Environmental Hazards

183 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Brenham, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Brenham, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Brenham, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.73°
  • February 55.97°
  • March 62.77°
  • April 70.03°
  • May 77.19°
  • June 84.57°
  • July 86.47°
  • August 87.96°
  • September 80.62°
  • October 70.6°
  • November 62°
  • December 53.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Brenham, TX

Earthquakes
Brenham, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Brenham, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Brenham, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Brenham, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Brenham, TX: $45,204

Unemployment

Unemployment in Brenham is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.71%
White Collar - 54.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Michael T. McCaul

Neighborhood Info

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