Brazoria County, TX

Living in Brazoria County

Bikeability4
Walkability9
Commute29
Public Transit5
Affordability39
Public Safety83
Airports86
Hospitals64
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

361kPopulation+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

$81kMedian 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

$198kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$969Median 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)
Jan5440
Feb5730
Mar6330
Apr6930
May7640
Jun8250
Jul8340
Aug8440
Sep8060
Oct7250
Nov6350
Dec5640

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brazoria County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding80
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding12
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100

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