Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Braeburn, Houston

D

234th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Braeburn is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 34,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 234th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Health scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
34,630
Median rent
$1,080
Median home value
$293,000
Household income
$56,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
32%
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What it's like to live in Braeburn

Braeburn is a neighborhood in Houston with about 34,600 residents, homes built around 1972, mostly rented (68% of homes) and 35% of households with children.

Our grade for Braeburn is D. That puts it 234th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Braeburn

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,080, 21% lower than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Braeburn

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Braeburn report card

Each grade compares Braeburn 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 $1,080, homes cost 5.2x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $56,200, 5.1% unemployed.

    16 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, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    29% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    32% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    83% of homes have broadband.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

Braeburn compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median rent: $1,08021% lower than Houston ($1,361)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 9.7%4 points higher than Houston (5.7%)
  • Vacant homes: 8.1%3 points lower than Houston (11%)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 32%10 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Home value to income: 5.2x22% higher than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 83%8 points lower than Houston (90%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMcNamara ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.4 mi
  • CFondren MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD0.5 mi
  • CSharpstown High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in Braeburn

Median rent in Braeburn is $1,080 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $293,000, 5% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,944 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent21% lower than Houston$1,080$1,361$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Houston$293,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Houston5.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points higher than Houston59%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Houston32%42%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Houston8.1%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197219821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,944
Mortgage payment
$1,604
Property tax
$341
Median rent, for comparison
$1,080

Based on a $293,000 home in Braeburn, 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

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income13% lower than Houston$56,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Houston5.1%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Houston23%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Houston34%37%34%
Average commute3% higher than Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Houston11%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Houston9.7%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Houston83%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Braeburn

Under 1824%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6436%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black18%
Asian5.9%
Other or more than one race3.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DSouth Dallas-Fair Park PIDDallas
  2. DNorth NacogdochesNacogdoches
  3. D+Saddlewood ApartmentsBryan

Questions about Braeburn

Is Braeburn a good place to live?

Braeburn is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 34,600 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 234th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Braeburn?

Renters in Braeburn pay a median of $1,080 a month, 21% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $293,000, 5% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Braeburn?

The closest rated public schools are McNamara Elementary (elementary, rated B), Fondren Middle (middle, rated C) and Sharpstown High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 25 Census block groups closest to the Braeburn 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.