At a Glance
Median Income
$38,563
$17,019 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
Zillow: $140,521
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How El Brazil Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Brazil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Brazil a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Brazil residents earn a median household income of $38,563 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,019. The unemployment rate stands at 28.3% (686% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Brazil is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,521. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Education
40.8% of adults in El Brazil hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population100
Median Age16.0 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,563
Per Capita$17,019
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$140,521
Housing Units23
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation393 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in El Brazil was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.