Brazoria County, TX

Living in Brazoria County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 9
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 51
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Schools 31
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Residents

361k Population +60k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black14%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$198k Median Home Value +$57k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$969 Median Monthly Rent +$346 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brazoria County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Brazoria County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 54 4 0
Feb 57 3 0
Mar 63 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 82 5 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 84 4 0
Sep 80 6 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 63 5 0
Dec 56 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brazoria County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding80
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

Airports near Brazoria County, TX

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Easterwood Field
113 miles, NW