Brazoria County

TX · Pop. 80,965 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Brazoria County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 80,965.

$/Acre: $2,237

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 211 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 76.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$66,878

Poverty Rate19%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,237

Median Home Price$325K

Acres for Sale4457

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season211 days

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,564 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K567

Property Crime /100K710

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate