Brownsville, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
16,391 Population 7,189/sq mi density
$38,460 Median Income $20,899 per capita
$285,100 Home Value $429,887 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,460 median income, 8.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$285,100 home value, $1,157/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsville, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,460
49% below
$20,899 per capita
Home Value
$285,100
1% above
Zillow: $429,887
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
1% below
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
78°F

How Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brownsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
101%
Rent
99%
Poverty
185%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $38,460 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,899. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownsville is $285,100 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,887. Median rent is $1,157/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

13.5% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,391
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density7,189/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born38.3%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,460
Per Capita$20,899
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492

Housing

C
Home Value$285,100
Rent$1,157
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$429,887
Housing Units7,224
Rent Burden38.1%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death6,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp78°F
Rain67.4 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownsville was built in 1963.
10.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Miami International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
38.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.