Brownsville, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Brownsville is a Texas city with a population of approximately 190K, part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $196,626. Median household income is $46,735.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 190K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $196,626 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $46,735 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.4 minutes
  • Part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

190,158

Source: Census ACS

$196,626

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$46,735

Source: Census ACS

20.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cameron County (county-level results)

47%
53%
Democrat 54,258
Republican 60,991
Leans R+5.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 65.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 71.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 35/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.3

Location

Brownsville, TX (25.9337, -97.5174)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.