The Town FilesBrookshire, Texas
City in Waller County · population 5,066 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,300
- Household income
- $65,934
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 29.0
Brookshire is a city of 5,066 people in Waller County, Texas. The median home is worth $159,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks easier by car than 77% of Texas towns.
How Brookshire ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brookshire is worth $159,300, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $65,934, which is more affordable than 69% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,264 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brookshire | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,264 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $65,934 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brookshire
| People | Brookshire | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 34.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Brookshire
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookshire since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 18, 1998 about 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 19, 2020.
Severe weather in Waller County since 1996
Waller County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Waller County
Waller County had 26,681 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,149 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Brookshire itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Brookshire
5 public schools with 3,919 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYANT EL | PK-5 | 1,190 | 14.3 |
| ROYAL H S | 9-12 | 892 | 14.4 |
| ROYAL EL | 2-5 | 745 | 17.7 |
| ROYAL J H | 6-8 | 613 | 14.3 |
| ROYAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-1 | 479 | 16.0 |
Towns near Brookshire
- Katy, TX6.7 mi · 21,894 people · home $401,700
- Fulshear, TX7.3 mi · 16,856 people · home $572,700
- Weston Lakes, TX8.7 mi · 3,853 people · home $673,600
- Cinco Ranch, TX11.8 mi · 16,899 people · home $475,600
- Sealy, TX12.7 mi · 6,839 people · home $261,100
- Pecan Grove, TX17.1 mi · 22,782 people · home $383,500
- Rosenberg, TX17.9 mi · 38,282 people · home $219,100
- Richmond, TX18.0 mi · 11,627 people · home $231,500
Brookshire questions
Is Brookshire, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brookshire scores better for retirees than 11% of Texas towns and quieter than 41%. 6.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.0).
How much does a house cost in Brookshire?
The median owner-occupied home in Brookshire is valued at $159,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,934, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,264 a month.
What is the weather like in Brookshire?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Brookshire get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookshire since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 18, 1998. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)