Brookshire, TX

Brookshire, Texas

Brookshire, Texas, in Waller county, is 22 miles NW of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 35 miles W of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Houston metropolitan area. Brookshire has a population of 3,450.

The People and Families of Brookshire

In Brookshire, about 43% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Brookshire, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Brookshire has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 67% of Brookshire is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookshire had a median family income of $32,017.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brookshire residents, with $1,225. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookshire Housing

In Brookshire, 58% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Brookshire, 90% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Brookshire use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Brookshire, TX

Comparing Brookshire 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age 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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Brookshire Almanac

Brookshire Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Brookshire Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Brookshire 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, Brookshire, 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

Brookshire High Schools (2004)

ROYAL H S
2520 DURKIN RD
281-934-2215
A Title I school.
Serves 381 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Brookshire Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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