Life in Brownsville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Brownsville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Brownsville:
The population in Brownsville is 188,023.
The median home value in Brownsville is $190,038.
The median income in Brownsville is $48,675.
The cost of living in Brownsville is 78 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Brownsville is $906.
The unemployment rate in Brownsville is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Brownsville is 24.9%.
The average high in Brownsville is 83.6° and the average low is 64.8°.
Crime in Brownsville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Brownsville. Key points include:
There were 4,585 total crimes in Brownsville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 2,397.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 456.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Brownsville is 1,941.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Brownsville is 13.14% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Brownsville / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,585 | 2,397.7 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 872 | 456.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 116 | 60.7 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 693 | 362.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,713 | 1,941.7 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 368 | 192.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,554 | 1,335.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 791 | 413.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Brownsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Brownsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Brownsville is 78 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Brownsville is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Brownsville is $190,038.
The median income in Brownsville is $48,675.
| Living Expense | Brownsville | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 76 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Brownsville is 83.6° and the average low is 64.8°.
There are 38.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Brownsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 83.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
I'm from Brownsville and Google doesn't show all the taco trucks parked at the swap meet and the bright side is that we have Padre island a beautiful island beach too cool off
The current population in Brownsville is 188,023. The population has increased 10.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188,023 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 186,999 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 185,849 | 2.0% |
| 2020 | 182,230 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 182,271 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 182,679 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 182,083 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 182,110 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 181,487 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 179,834 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 177,795 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 175,210 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 172,491 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 169,599 | - |
4.2% White with 7,971 White residents.
0.3% African American with 498 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 106 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 1,541 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 230 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 506 Two Or More residents.
94.2% Hispanic with 177,146 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 94.2% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Brownsville is 51.8% female with 97,401 female residents.
Brownsville is 48.2% male with 90,622 male residents.
| Gender | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
18.0% of adults in Brownsville completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Brownsville completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Brownsville completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Brownsville completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Brownsville completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Brownsville completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Brownsville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Brownsville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Brownsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
8.0% of households in Brownsville earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Brownsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Brownsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Brownsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Brownsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Brownsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Brownsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.9% of households in Brownsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Brownsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Brownsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Brownsville | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |