Brownsville, TX
Living in Brownsville
Bikeability15
Walkability14
Commute83
Public Transit19
Affordability90
Public Safety62
Airports6
Hospitals74
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
182kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
81%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino94%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school35%
High school graduate24%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service27%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$574Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brownsville
United States45
Texas51
Brownsville Metro Area37
Cameron County37
Property Crime in Brownsville
United States48
Texas58
Brownsville Metro Area61
Cameron County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 74 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 62 | 1 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brownsville
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding56
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brownsville, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brownsville, TX
St Luke Catholic School
5 miles, S
Valley Christian High School
5 miles, SW
Kenmont Montessori School
5 miles, SW
First Baptist School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brownsville, TX
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
50 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
109 miles, N
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
119 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
164 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brownsville, TX
Valley Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville
7 miles, SW
Palms Behavioral Health
18 miles, NW
Harlingen Medical Center
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Brownsville, TX
Valley International Airport
20 miles, NW
McAllen Miller International Airport
50 miles, W
Corpus Christi International Airport
123 miles, N