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Brownsville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
Brownsville, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $26,971 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,176. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownsville is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,584. Median rent is $809/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Brownsville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.