Neighborhood in Brushy Creek, Williamson County

Living in Central Brushy Creek, Brushy Creek

A+

3rd of 5areas in Brushy Creek
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brushy Creek overall: A+

Central Brushy Creek covers part of Brushy Creek, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Brushy Creek. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
3,050
Median rent
$2,120
Median home value
$581,000
Household income
$142,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Central Brushy Creek

Central Brushy Creek is an area in Brushy Creek with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1996, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 41% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Brushy Creek, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Brushy Creek

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Brushy Creek

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Brushy Creek report card

Each grade compares Central Brushy 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 $2,120, homes cost 4.1x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $142,700, 0.6% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 37% work from home.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.6% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Brushy Creek compared with Brushy Creek

Better than Brushy Creek

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 7.1%29 points lower than Brushy Creek (37%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%4 points higher than Brushy Creek (58%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0.6%3 points lower than Brushy Creek (3.2%)

Worse than Brushy Creek

  • Home value to income: 4.1x13% higher than Brushy Creek (3.6x)
  • Average commute: 25 min3% higher than Brushy Creek (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AElsa England ElementaryElementary, Round Rock ISD0.2 mi
  • APearson Ranch MiddleMiddle, Round Rock ISD0.2 mi
  • AVista Ridge High SchoolHigh, Leander ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Central Brushy Creek

Median rent in Central Brushy Creek is $2,120 a month, about the same as the Brushy Creek median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $581,000, 16% higher than the Brushy Creek median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,873 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrushy CreekTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Brushy Creek$2,120$2,127$1,403
Median home value16% higher than Brushy Creek$581,000$499,300$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Brushy Creek4.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent29 points lower than Brushy Creek7.1%37%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Brushy Creek73%73%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Brushy Creek0%1.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brushy Creek199619951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,873
Mortgage payment
$3,180
Property tax
$693
Median rent, for comparison
$2,120

Based on a $581,000 home in Central Brushy 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

MeasureHereBrushy CreekTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Brushy Creek$142,700$138,589$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Brushy Creek0.6%3.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Brushy Creek3.7%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Brushy Creek62%58%34%
Average commute3% higher than Brushy Creek25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Brushy Creek37%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Brushy Creek1.2%0.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Brushy Creek98%99%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Brushy Creek

Under 1825%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6443%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black1.5%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Brushy Creek

  1. 1A+Stone CanyonMedian rent $2,430
  2. 2A+Fern BluffMedian rent $2,190
  3. 4AHighland HorizonMedian rent $2,160
  4. 5A-Walsh RanchMedian rent $1,820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Colony ParkSugar Land
  2. ACentral SouthlakeSouthlake
  3. APreserve at Stone OakRound Rock

Questions about Central Brushy Creek

Is Central Brushy Creek a good place to live?

Central Brushy Creek covers part of Brushy Creek, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Brushy Creek. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Central Brushy Creek?

Median rent in Central Brushy Creek is $2,120 a month, about the same as the Brushy Creek median. The median home is worth $581,000, 16% higher than the Brushy Creek median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Brushy Creek.

What schools serve Central Brushy Creek?

The closest rated public schools are Elsa England Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pearson Ranch Middle (middle, rated A) and Vista Ridge High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Brushy Creek 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.