At a Glance
Median Income
$38,460
$20,899 per capita
Home Value
$285,100
Zillow: $415,852
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
263/100K
3,713/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 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 4.9% (36% 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 $415,852. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brownsville reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,713/100K.
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 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,391
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density7,189/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,460
Per Capita$20,899
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C
Home Value$285,100
Rent$1,157
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$415,852
Housing Units7,224
Rent Burden38.1%
Crime
F
Violent263/100K
Property3,713/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain72.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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