RANK #597 / 996 · POP 374,600 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.4%
Brazoria County, Texas, offers a blend of coastal living and historical significance, notably as the site of the first Anglo-American settlement in Texas and an early capital of the Republic of Texas. Located south of Houston, the county provides access to urban amenities while maintaining a more relaxed atmosphere. Commutes to Houston are manageable, with major highways like State Highways 6, 35, 36, and 288 serving the area. The community offers diverse natural scenery, from 23 miles of Gulf Coast beaches to bottomland hardwood forests and coastal prairies. Outdoor recreation includes fishing, birdwatching, camping, and hiking in areas like Quintana Beach County Park and the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.
Life in Brazoria County appeals to families and individuals seeking a balance of suburban and rural environments. The county has seen consistent population growth, with a median age of 37. Educational opportunities include several independent school districts, such as Pearland, Alvin, and Brazosport ISDs, which offer various programs. The economy is driven by sectors including petrochemical production, manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture. Recent economic developments include ongoing investments in industrial growth and the expansion of Port Freeport, which handles significant foreign waterborne tonnage.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.3x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Old Ocean Data Center & Bulldog Power Plant
Nightpeak Energy
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$3,000M | Proposed |
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Hecate Energy Orem Wind
Hecate Energy
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$1,542M | Planned |
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CleanSpark Data Center Campus
CleanSpark, Inc.
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$600M | Planned |
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Brazoria County Solar PV Park (Golden Buckle Solar Project)
Plenitude (Eni New Energy US, Inc. and Renantis North America, Inc.)
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$263M | Completed |
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Second Division Solar Farm
Lightsource bp
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$176M | Operating |
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Bocanova Power (Battery Storage)
Nightpeak Energy
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$150M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Brazoria County has a Boom Town Index score of 40/100, ranking #597 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $91,972, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Brazoria County is $256,900 with median rent at $1,333/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.358, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.6% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed -0.9% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.71% of Brazoria County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.