Apartments for rent in Brenham, TX

Brenham, Texas is a small city with a population of approximately 17,000. Young adults (15-24) will fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals are less well-represented. The majority of Brenham residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $915/month, which is $114/month less than the state average.

Averaging about 17 minutes, the commute time for Brenham residents is faster than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 41% of residents, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of residents walk to work.

Many Brenham residents work in one of three industries: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Brenham workers earn an average annual income of about $60,000, around $13,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Texas. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Brenham has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who have a high school degree or GED (20%) compared to the state average. In addition, 13% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.