Neighborhood in Brenham, Washington County

Living in Central Brenham, Brenham

B

1st of 4areas in Brenham
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brenham overall: C-

Central Brenham covers part of Brenham, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Brenham. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,810
Median rent
$1,330
Median home value
$258,000
Household income
$81,200
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
18%
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What it's like to live in Central Brenham

Central Brenham is an area in Brenham with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly rented (82% of homes) and 17% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Brenham is B. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Brenham, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Brenham

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Central Brenham

  • Higher poverty. 28% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Brenham.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Central Brenham report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,330, homes cost 3.2x income.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $81,200, 0% unemployed.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 319 violent crimes per 100k, 1,748 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 19 min, 9.0% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    18% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Brenham compared with Brenham

Better than Brenham

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 14%32 points lower than Brenham (46%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%28 points higher than Brenham (32%)
  • Median household income: $81,20025% higher than Brenham ($65,112)

Worse than Brenham

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 18%33 points lower than Brenham (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 28%10 points higher than Brenham (19%)
  • Median rent: $1,33015% higher than Brenham ($1,157)

Closest public schools

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

  • BAlton ElementaryElementary, Brenham ISD0.8 mi
  • DBrenham Junior HighMiddle, Brenham ISD0.9 mi
  • CBrenham High SchoolHigh, Brenham ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Central Brenham

Median rent in Central Brenham is $1,330 a month, 15% higher than the Brenham median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $258,000, 7% higher than the Brenham median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,688 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrenhamTexas
Median rent15% higher than Brenham$1,330$1,157$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Brenham$258,000$241,100$283,800
Home value to income14% lower than Brenham3.2x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent32 points lower than Brenham14%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Brenham18%51%63%
Vacant homes7 points lower than Brenham0.9%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brenham197319831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,688
Mortgage payment
$1,412
Property tax
$276
Median rent, for comparison
$1,330

Based on a $258,000 home in Central Brenham, 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

MeasureHereBrenhamTexas
Median household income25% higher than Brenham$81,200$65,112$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Brenham0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points higher than Brenham28%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Brenham60%32%34%
Average commute6% higher than Brenham19 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Brenham9.0%8.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Brenham4.3%2.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Brenham87%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Brenham

Under 1819%
18 to 3453%
35 to 6419%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Black41%
Asian6.3%
Other or more than one race12%

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

Other neighborhoods in Brenham

  1. 2B-Ralston CreekMedian rent $1,370
  2. 3C-Brenham Downtown Historic DistrictMedian rent $1,080
  3. 4DSoutheast BrenhamMedian rent $970

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Southwest Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. B+J S Berry HouseWaxahachie
  3. C+CarlisleLubbock

Questions about Central Brenham

Is Central Brenham a good place to live?

Central Brenham covers part of Brenham, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Brenham. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Central Brenham?

Renters in Central Brenham pay a median of $1,330 a month, 15% higher than the Brenham median. The median home is worth $258,000, 7% higher than the Brenham median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Brenham.

What schools serve Central Brenham?

The closest rated public schools are Alton Elementary (elementary, rated B), Brenham Junior High (middle, rated D) and Brenham High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Brenham that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.