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Brownsville, TX
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Demographics of Brownsville, Texas
Quality of Life in Brownsville, Texas
A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.
What does Quality of Life tell us?
Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.
Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.
Cost of Living
The Real Cost of Living in Brownsville, Texas for 2026
| Tier | Individual | Family (4) |
|---|---|---|
| Survival | $36k | $68k |
| Comfortable | $48k | $71k |
| Luxury | $88k+ | $136k+ |
69%
Hobbies
Explore the areaGroceries
0 within 10 miles
Gas
0 within 10 miles
Hospital
0 within 20 miles
Airport
Post Office
Critical Amenities
Affluence Level in Brownsville, Texas
A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.
Crime in Brownsville, Texas
Generally safer than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.
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Political Climate in Brownsville, Texas
District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.
Personal Sovereignty in Brownsville, Texas
What does Personal Sovereignty tell us?
Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.
Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.
Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.
State Policy
Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)
Personal Liberty
* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-11T04:40:45.000Z