Special Interest
Housing in Brooks County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Brooks County averages $719/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Brooks County FMR Area are $756 for a studio, $778 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,353 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,432 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $254 increase for a 2-bedroom in Brooks County shows a 35% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Brooks County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
