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Brazoria County

#14 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 5 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Brazoria County is located in Texas with a population of 345,995. Brazoria County is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Brazoria County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Brazoria County there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Brazoria County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Brazoria County are highly rated.
    Population
    345,995

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,012
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Brazoria County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      120.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      41.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      318
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,402.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      131.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      13%

    Working in Brazoria County

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,426
    National
    $55,322
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      Brazoria County Reviews

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      I was born and raised in Brazoria County and although it isn’t a busy area, I love it. It’s a great place to raise a family and you definitely don’t have to hear police sirens and ambulances every 5 seconds like you would in Harris County. It’s not country living, but it’s not city living. It’s just right. We have some great school systems throughout the county and great law enforcement.
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      Over the last few years Brazoria county has expanded by leaps and bounds. Small town flare with big town goals. The employment opportunities have doubled in the last year alone bringing in a lot of businesses, restaurants and entertainment. The one thing I would like to see in the Lake Jackson area is a entertainment spot for our younger crowd. Something like a Top Golf or Main Event would give the teens around here something to do besides just the movie theatre.
      Brazoria county is a wonderful place to retire or to raise a family simply because of the traditional values held by most of the residents and the overall peaceful neighborhoods. I have lived here all my life and have enjoyed my experiences here. But, I hope to experience more out of the county. Unless you hope to live a life here working in the plants, I encourage people to experience more than this county.