Markets/Texas/Brenham

Brenham, TX Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Brenham, Texas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$368,733

+0.7% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.9%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+0.7%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+0.7% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Cooling
6mo supply · Score -3/7

Net migration: Top 19% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx2.73x

In-migrants avg $153,164 AGI vs out-migrants $56,132

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Brenham are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Brenham Market Summary

Brenham, TX is in a stabilization phase with 0.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.91x, above the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+220 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 4.89% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score73/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$75,085

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.3%
Base Case+0.7%
Bull Case+1.0%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Brenham, TX's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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