Here's what it costs to live in Brownsville, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $923 per month, while the typical home is valued around $139,900. Households earn a median of $52,130 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 67. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$52,130
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$923
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$139,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$773
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$866
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,047
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,414
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
189,177
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.2 yrs
Census ACS
67.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$845
Per month
Avg Home Value
$128,850
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78520 | — | $800 | $114,900 |
| ZIP 78521 | — | $831 | $84,300 |
| ZIP 78526 | — | $1,025 | $145,300 |
| ZIP 78566 | — | $846 | $124,000 |
| ZIP 78575 | — | $1,049 | $178,100 |
| ZIP 78578 | — | $636 | $184,100 |
| ZIP 78583 | — | $761 | $124,300 |
| ZIP 78586 | — | $812 | $75,800 |
January Avg
62°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Tropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
27.2
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
73.8%
The cost of living index for Brownsville is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Brownsville is $923 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Brownsville is $52,130 per year.
The median home value in Brownsville is $139,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Brownsville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 67.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
