The Town FilesBrownsboro, Texas
City in Henderson County · population 1,212 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,800
- Household income
- $62,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 32.9
Brownsboro is a city of 1,212 people in Henderson County, Texas. The median home is worth $197,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 80% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Texas towns.
How Brownsboro 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 Brownsboro is worth $197,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $62,250, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,246 a month. 54.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brownsboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,246 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $62,250 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 54.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brownsboro
| People | Brownsboro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Brownsboro
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsboro since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 10, 2015 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 5, 2005.
Severe weather in Henderson County since 1996
Henderson County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Henderson County
Henderson County had 19,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,745 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Brownsboro itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Brownsboro
4 public schools with 1,917 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSBORO H S | 9-12 | 775 | 12.3 |
| BROWNSBORO EL | PK-3 | 439 | 15.1 |
| BROWNSBORO J H | 7-8 | 399 | 12.1 |
| BROWNSBORO INT | 4-6 | 304 | 13.8 |
Towns near Brownsboro
- Callender Lake, TX6.7 mi · 1,090 people · home $111,000
- Chandler, TX8.2 mi · 3,275 people · home $246,300
- Murchison, TX8.5 mi · 516 people · home $162,500
- Sunrise Shores, TX10.3 mi · 598 people · home —
- Noonday, TX13.3 mi · 612 people · home $267,200
- Emerald Bay, TX13.9 mi · 1,146 people · home $351,000
- Athens, TX14.3 mi · 12,857 people · home $210,800
- Van, TX15.6 mi · 2,664 people · home $169,900
Brownsboro questions
Is Brownsboro, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brownsboro scores better for retirees than 51% of Texas towns and quieter than 51%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Brownsboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Brownsboro is valued at $197,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,250, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,246 a month.
What is the weather like in Brownsboro?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 37.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Brownsboro get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 10, 2015. 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)