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Boquerón 📍Brownsville, Tx
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Relocation guide
Moving to Brownsville
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
188,023
Median age 30.9
Median household income
$48,675
Median rent
$906/mo
Median home value
$122,400
Schools
86
10 districts
Summer high / winter low
96° / 53°
Pros
- Homes cost 60% less than the US median ($122,400).
- Mild weather in January, February, December, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 33 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
Cons
- Household incomes are 38% below the US median ($48,675).
- Property taxes are high: about 1.82% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Brownsville?
Brownsville spans 6 zip codes. Median home values range from $90,500 to $220,400 by zip.
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Taqueria La Brava in Brownsville, Tx
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Is Brownsville a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Homes cost 60% less than the US median ($122,400). Mild weather in January, February, December, with highs between 65°F and 85°F. On the other hand: Household incomes are 38% below the US median ($48,675). Property taxes are high: about 1.82% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
How much do I need to earn to live in Brownsville?
The median household earns $48,675. Rent at the median ($906/month) is about 22% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $36,240 a year.
How many schools are in Brownsville?
86 public and private schools across 10 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Brownsville?
Highs average 96°F in August and lows 53°F in January. The most comfortable months are January, February, December.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.