At a Glance
Median Income
$26,971
$19,176 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
Zillow: $192,584
Median Rent
$809/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
21.8% smoking rate
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+
2.9 / 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 $26,971 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,176. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,996
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,148/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$26,971
Per Capita$19,176
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$809
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$192,584
Housing Units2,256
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,455/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownsville was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.