NEIGHBORHOOD
Braeswood Place
Texas · Houston · 25,685 residents · 3.26 sq mi
The short version
Braeswood Place is home to 25,685 people in Houston. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Households here earn about 79% more than in Houston as a whole. Owners hold 44% of the housing stock. Median home value sits at $702,291. There are 7,876 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Braeswood Place; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
25,685
Population density
7,876 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.26 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$115,771
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,165
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade5.8%
Other services5.8%
Information5.6%
Public administration4%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.3%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$702,291
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,697
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.10 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(11,524)
Black14.2%(3,642)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(3,919)
Asian18.1%(4,638)
Other7.6%(1,962)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(11,524)
Black14.2%(3,642)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(3,919)
Asian18.1%(4,638)
Other7.6%(1,962)
Diversity Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
27.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas?
Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas has about 25,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas earns about $115,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $702,291, and the typical rent is about $1,697 a month.
How educated are people in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas?
About 75.7% of adults age 25 and over in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas?
About 8.1% of people in Braeswood Place, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024