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Brownwood, TX

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Enjoy small-town living in the heart of Texas

Suburban Rural Riverside Active Scenic Family-Friendly Convenient Welcoming Diverse Close-Knit

Nestled along the Pecan Bayou in the heart of Central Texas, Brownwood presents residents with the many comforts of a small town. Brownwood fosters a sense of community through a host of special events, including the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Brown County Rodeo, Riverfest, and more.

Close proximity to Lake Brownwood, numerous athletic facilities, hiking trails, boat ramps, fishing areas, and over 300 acres of parkland affords Brownwood residents plenty of opportunities to engage in outdoor recreation. The Lehnis Railroad Museum and the Brown County Museum of History uncovers Brownwood’s rich history.

Destinations like Austin and Dallas are within a two-hour drive of Brownwood. Getting around from Brownwood is easy with quick access to U.S. Routes 84, 183, and 377.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brownwood, TX is $628 for a studio, $894 for one bedroom, $1,066 for two bedrooms, and $1,464 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownwood has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$894/month
667 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodland Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

488 Students

6
out of 10

Coggin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

708 Students

5
out of 10

Northwest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

5
out of 10

East Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

316 Students

5
out of 10

Brownwood Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

530 Students

Rating Unavailable

Brownwood Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

485 Students

5
out of 10

Brownwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

971 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Brownwood State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.