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Brenham, TX

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Population
19,957
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
341 ft
Median Home Value
$241,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,112
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityCollege Station, Texas30 miles away · 127,472 residents.

About Brenham

Brenham is a Washington County city between Houston and Austin, best known as the home of Blue Bell Creameries. That ice-cream identity is real, but Brenham also has a deeper Central Texas story: German heritage, older downtown buildings, nearby wildflower country, and Maifest, an annual spring festival with roots in the community's German traditions. The local economy includes industry, agriculture, and tourism, with Valmont Industries among the major employers. Brenham feels like a small Texas city with unusually recognizable name value.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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