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Brownsville
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Brownsville

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Cameron County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
    Brownsville is a city in Texas with a population of 185,849. Brownsville is in Cameron County. Living in Brownsville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Brownsville there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Brownsville and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Brownsville are above average.
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    Population
    185,849
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $95,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $794
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      278.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      44
      40.7
    • Robbery
      71.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      225.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,516.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      65.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      32%
      11%
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    Working in Brownsville

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,174
    National
    $69,021
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