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Living in
Brushy Creek.
Brushy Creek is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Brushy Creek
If you're considering Brushy Creek, understand that you're looking at a growing suburban community in Williamson County positioned just west of Round Rock—not a small town, but a place that still feels intentional about family and stability. The median household income here sits around $137,630, which reflects the professional demographic that's moved in over the past two decades, though you'll pay for that privilege with a median home value of $499,300 and median rent around $2,127 monthly. The job market is solid with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, well below the national average, and most residents find themselves commuting about 24 minutes to work, which in the Austin metro area is actually reasonable.
Brushy Creek at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
98.9%
of households
Population Growth
+13.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Brushy Creek: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brushy Creek, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.7%), and 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
10.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
63.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 52% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Brushy Creek
In Brushy Creek, rent runs 52% above the TX average, and home values are 76% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,846
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Brushy Creek and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Williamson County, which includes Brushy Creek, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Brushy Creek: Williamson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Williamson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Brushy Creek is about 3% of Williamson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Brushy Creek Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Austin-Round Rock, TX metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Brushy Creek residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brushy Creek, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, which covers Brushy Creek, runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
113.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
758.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Williamson County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHail most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Brushy Creek, the most common type is hail, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Hail | $25.0M |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Drought | $324.6M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $694,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Winter Storm | $255,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Hail | $12,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Hail | $338,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Brushy Creek is about 3% of Williamson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Travis County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Brushy Creek) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
200
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Travis County, TX (19 mi away)
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brushy Creek has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
114
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 38°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 65°F | 41°F | 2.02" |
| Mar | 72°F | 48°F | 2.95" |
| Apr | 79°F | 55°F | 2.32" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.11" |
| Jun | 92°F | 70°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.80" |
| Aug | 96°F | 72°F | 2.33" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.42" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.63" |
| Nov | 69°F | 47°F | 2.80" |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brushy Creek
Uninsured
5.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brushy Creek's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Round Rock Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Round Rock
Texas Childrens Hospital North Austin Campus
Childrens · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Round Rock
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brushy Creek (within 15 miles)
Austin Community College District
13 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 30,189 students · in-state tuition $2,550 · 18% graduate · median earnings $47,658 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,440 students · in-state tuition $56,944 · 71% graduate · median earnings $63,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,185 students · in-state tuition $25,000 · 47% graduate · median earnings $64,677 (10 yrs after entry)
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
12.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 305 students · 63% graduate · median earnings $38,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 211 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 26% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brushy Creek
Brushy Creek has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
38 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
55 mi awayWaco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayCities Near Brushy Creek
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brushy Creek?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brushy Creek FAQ
Is Brushy Creek, Texas affordable?⌄
Brushy Creek's median rent is $2,127/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $138,589/year. Median home value is $499,300.
Is Brushy Creek, Texas safe?⌄
Brushy Creek is policed by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 114 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 759 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brushy Creek, Texas?⌄
Williamson County, which includes Brushy Creek, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brushy Creek, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Brushy Creek is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,127/month and median household income is $138,589/year. The median home value is $499,300. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brushy Creek, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Brushy Creek is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from