Neighborhood in Brenham, Washington County

Living in Ralston Creek, Brenham

B-

2nd of 4areas in Brenham
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brenham overall: C-

Ralston Creek is a neighborhood in Brenham, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Brenham. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,120
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$300,000
Household income
$83,600
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Ralston Creek

Ralston Creek is a neighborhood in Brenham with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 21% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 4 areas in Brenham, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Ralston Creek

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Ralston Creek

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,370, 18% higher than the Brenham median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

Ralston Creek report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,370, homes cost 3.6x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $83,600, 0% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 9.7% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

Ralston Creek compared with Brenham

Better than Brenham

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%25 points higher than Brenham (32%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%24 points higher than Brenham (51%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%19 points lower than Brenham (19%)

Worse than Brenham

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 80%34 points higher than Brenham (46%)
  • Median rent: $1,37018% higher than Brenham ($1,157)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Brenham (2.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DKrause ElementaryElementary, Brenham ISD0.7 mi
  • DBrenham Junior HighMiddle, Brenham ISD0.2 mi
  • CBrenham High SchoolHigh, Brenham ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Ralston Creek

Median rent in Ralston Creek is $1,370 a month, 18% higher than the Brenham median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $300,000, 24% higher than the Brenham median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,947 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrenhamTexas
Median rent18% higher than Brenham$1,370$1,157$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Brenham$300,000$241,100$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than Brenham3.6x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent34 points higher than Brenham80%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Brenham75%51%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Brenham2.4%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brenham198619831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,947
Mortgage payment
$1,642
Property tax
$305
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $300,000 home in Ralston Creek, 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 income28% higher than Brenham$83,600$65,112$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Brenham0%3.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Brenham0%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points higher than Brenham57%32%34%
Average commute6% higher than Brenham19 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Brenham9.7%8.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Brenham0%2.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Brenham93%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
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Ralston Creek

Under 1819%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6424%
65 and over39%
Race and ethnicity
White86%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black1.9%
Asian1.2%
Other or more than one race0.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Brenham

  1. 1BCentral BrenhamMedian rent $1,330
  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. BNorthwest Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. BGreathouseMidland
  3. C+Northeast AustinAustin

Questions about Ralston Creek

Is Ralston Creek a good place to live?

Ralston Creek is a neighborhood in Brenham, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Brenham. It does best on education levels and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Ralston Creek?

Median rent in Ralston Creek is $1,370 a month, 18% higher than the Brenham median. The median home is worth $300,000, 24% higher than the Brenham median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across Brenham.

What schools serve Ralston Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Krause Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Ralston Creek 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.