Cost of Living in Brushy Creek, TX

Population 20,953 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

150
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Brushy Creek sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 5 miles west of Round Rock, Brushy Creek falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% higher than Round Rock's $384,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 154

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Brushy Creek

The median home value in Brushy Creek is $451,500 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,024/month, 54% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $137,630/year is 85% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Brushy Creek has a cost of living index of 150 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$451,500
48% above avg
Median Rent
$2,024/mo
54% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 72.9%
Renter-occupied 27.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,024
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,638/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
28.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.0%
Carpooled
7.3%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
28.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$137,630
85% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,991
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
43% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Labor Force Participation
74.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.5%
Graduate degree 20.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.2
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 38.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Brushy Creek, TX?

Brushy Creek has a cost index of 150 (100 = national average). It is 50% above the national average.

What is average rent in Brushy Creek, TX?

The median gross rent in Brushy Creek is $2,024 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Brushy Creek?

The median home value in Brushy Creek is $451,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Brushy Creek?

The median household income in Brushy Creek is $137,630 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Brushy Creek, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Brushy Creek is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Brushy Creek, TX affordable?

Brushy Creek is above average in cost of living, with an index of 150 — about 50% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Brushy Creek?

Brushy Creek has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Brushy Creek at a Glance

Population
20,953
Median Income
$137,630
Home Value
$451,500
Median Rent
$2,024/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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