Brownsville, TX

Living in Brownsville

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 14
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 55
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Schools 52
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Residents

182k Population +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

$39k Median 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

$90k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$574 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brownsville, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brownsville, TX

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First Baptist School
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Colleges

Colleges near Brownsville, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brownsville, TX

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Airports

Airports near Brownsville, TX

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