Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Brookshire, TX
About Brookshire
Brookshire is a fast-growing small city in southern Waller County at the I-10/FM 359 interchange, roughly midway between Katy and Sealy. Housing is a mix of older ranch homes on large lots near downtown and newer construction in nearby unincorporated communities with Brookshire addresses (e.g., Sunterra, Bluestem), with entry-level new construction among the most affordable in the Houston metro.
Home prices in Brookshire
The median listing price in Brookshire is $366,495.
Top places in Brookshire
- Stephen F. Austin State Park — riverfront camping, hiking, and the 1672-acre park minutes south of town.
- San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site — birthplace of Anglo-American Texas, ~10 minutes east.
- Brookshire–Pattison Library — Waller County library branch serving the area.
- Twinwood/Sunterra Lakes parks and trails in the new master-planned communities.
- Nearby: Sealy's downtown antique district (~15 minutes west); Katy Mills and LaCenterra (~15 minutes east).
Commuting from Brookshire
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; I-10 east, roughly 33 miles).
Schools in Brookshire
Public schools: Royal Independent School District serves the city of Brookshire. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Brookshire FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Brookshire, TX?
The median listing price in Brookshire is $366,495. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Brookshire, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; I-10 east, roughly 33 miles). - Which school district serves Brookshire, TX?
Brookshire is served by Royal Independent School District serves the city of Brookshire. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.