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Brielle James moving

Moving to Brownsville with kids — good idea?

So, Median household income is $48,675, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Brownsville?
20 upvotes

14 Replies

Hazel Rogers
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
37 upvotes
Naomi
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is dating scene. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
36 upvotes
Brittany B.
yeah no that's not right
34 upvotes
atlguy2023
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
29 upvotes
Genesis
bump
25 upvotes
Sarah F.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
24 upvotes
vegas_caroline
same here
21 upvotes
Lillian Baker
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
18 upvotes
Isaiah
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
17 upvotes
houston_zoey
exactly what I was thinking
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Aria
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.

I've been here 8 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is excellent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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mountain_thomas50
Can confirm, been here 2 years.
9 upvotes
Colton R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Hope this helps!.
6 upvotes
Audrey Jimenez
yeah no that's not right
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