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El Brazil, TX

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El Brazil is a small town in Texas with a population of 100. Residents earn $38,563 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
100 Population 556/sq mi density
$38,563 Median Income $17,019 per capita
$129,400 Home Value
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,563 median income, 26.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,400 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,563
49% lower than US avg
Home Value $129,400
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 26.5%
636% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How El Brazil Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population100
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,563
Per Capita$17,019
Unemployment26.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden33.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation393 ft (120 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband33.0%
Libraries1

Is El Brazil a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Brazil receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. El Brazil offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Brazil is $38,563, 49% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Brazil is $129,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

El Brazil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

El Brazil has a population of 100 with a density of 556 people per square mile. The median age is 16.0 years, 59% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

100
Total Population
556
People / sq mi
16.0yrs
Median Age
59% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39%
Female 61%

Race & Ethnicity

El Brazil vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Brazil vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Brazil is $38,563, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: El Brazil vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,563
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,019
Avg Weekly Wage$765
IRS Avg AGI$36,816

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.5%
636% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)666
County GDP$1,559M

Business (County)

Restaurants61
Healthcare108
Retail128
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,682
34% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in El Brazil is $129,400, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$129,400
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built2010

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,682
34% above US avg
Effective Rate3.62%
El Brazil has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.5 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.5 inches
41% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation393 ft (120 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density556/sq mi
Coordinates26.4687°N, 98.7268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48427
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16-point margin. 33.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.8%
D 41.8%

Winner: Republican by 16 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.8%
21% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+25.0%
School Test Score5.10
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density556/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access33.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants61
Retail Stores128

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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