Brenham, TX

Brenham, Texas

Brenham, Texas, in Washington county, is 32 miles S of College Station, Texas (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Houston, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 13,507.

The People and Families of Brenham

In Brenham, about 43% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brenham had a median family income of $41,486.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brenham favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $54,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Brenham Housing

Brenham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Brenham, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Brenham can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Brenham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Brenham, TX

Comparing Brenham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Brenham Almanac

Brenham Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brenham Public Libraries

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Brenham Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brenham residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brenham, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brenham Hospitals

TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
700 MEDICAL PARKWAY
(979) 836-6173
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Brenham

Wal-Mart in Brenham

Brenham High Schools (2004)

BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
711 MANSFIELD
979-277-6570
Serves 1,570 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

FIVE OAKS
P O BOX 1147
979-277-6500
A Special Education School
Serves 15 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

BRENHAM ALTERNATIVE
1301 S MARKET ST
979-277-6536
A Non-traditional School
Serves 12 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 6.7

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