Neighborhood in Big Spring, Howard County

Living in Brennard, Big Spring

C

5th of 11areas in Big Spring
Overall score 43 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Big Spring overall: D-

Brennard is a neighborhood in Big Spring, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Education levels scores low (9 of 100)
  • Health scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,530
Median rent
$1,100
Median home value
$98,000
Household income
$64,300
Average commute
17 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in Brennard

Brennard is a neighborhood in Big Spring with about 3,500 residents, older homes (median year built 1955), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 11 areas in Big Spring, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Brennard

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Brennard

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, winter storms and strong wind as very high in this part of town.

Brennard report card

Each grade compares Brennard with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $1,100, homes cost 1.5x income.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $64,300, 4.6% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 860 violent crimes per 100k, 2,448 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 17 min, 4.3% work from home.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    11% have a bachelor’s degree.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

Brennard compared with Big Spring

Better than Big Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%19 points lower than Big Spring (53%)
  • Home value to income: 1.5x27% lower than Big Spring (2.1x)
  • Average commute: 17 min20% lower than Big Spring (21 min)

Worse than Big Spring

  • Vacant homes: 25%11 points higher than Big Spring (13%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 81%6 points lower than Big Spring (87%)
  • Median household income: $64,3005% lower than Big Spring ($67,581)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BWashington ElementaryElementary, Big Spring ISD0.9 mi
  • CBig Spring IntermediateMiddle, Big Spring ISD0.3 mi
  • CBig Spring High SchoolHigh, Big Spring ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Brennard

Median rent in Brennard is $1,100 a month, 5% higher than the Big Spring median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $98,000, 30% lower than the Big Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $604 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median rent5% higher than Big Spring$1,100$1,050$1,403
Median home value30% lower than Big Spring$98,000$140,200$283,800
Home value to income27% lower than Big Spring1.5x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Big Spring34%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Big Spring65%65%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Big Spring25%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Big Spring195519631992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$604
Mortgage payment
$536
Property tax
$68
Median rent, for comparison
$1,100

Based on a $98,000 home in Brennard, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median household income5% lower than Big Spring$64,300$67,581$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Big Spring4.6%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Big Spring17%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points lower than Big Spring11%13%34%
Average commute20% lower than Big Spring17 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Big Spring4.3%3.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Big Spring0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points lower than Big Spring81%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Brennard

Under 1821%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6448%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino60%
Black2.9%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race3.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Big Spring

  1. 1B+Northeast Big SpringMedian rent $1,390
  2. 2B-East Big SpringMedian rent $1,330
  3. 3B-Indian HillsMedian rent $930
  4. 4C+Central Big SpringMedian rent $1,400
  5. 6D+Edwards HeightsMedian rent $1,010
  6. 7DNorthwest Big SpringMedian rent $950
  7. 8DRiceMedian rent $800
  8. 9DWasson PlaceMedian rent $1,460

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Tyler City SquareTyler
  2. C+Southeast Lake JacksonLake Jackson
  3. CRoute 66 Historic DistrictAmarillo

Questions about Brennard

Is Brennard a good place to live?

Brennard is a neighborhood in Big Spring, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Brennard?

Median rent in Brennard is $1,100 a month, 5% higher than the Big Spring median. The median home is worth $98,000, 30% lower than the Big Spring median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Big Spring.

What schools serve Brennard?

The closest rated public schools are Washington Elementary (elementary, rated B), Big Spring Intermediate (middle, rated C) and Big Spring High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Brennard name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.