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.
Median Household Income
$52,130
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$923
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$139,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$773
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$866
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,047
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,414
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
67.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,095
Per month
Avg Home Value
$185,000
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Brownsville?
The cost of living index for Brownsville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Brownsville?
The median gross rent in Brownsville is $923 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Brownsville?
The median household income in Brownsville is $52,130 per year.
What is the median home value in Brownsville?
The median home value in Brownsville is $139,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Brownsville?
Brownsville has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 67.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Brownsville?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
