Brownsville, TX

Brownsville TX scores 58/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 8% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 108 (100 = avg); violent crime index 113; property crime index 103. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Brownsville. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Brownsville is about $923/month (affordable). At $923/month for a typical unit, you need about $33,228+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $139,900.

Median household income is $52,130, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($52,130) clears the $33,228 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Brownsville and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Brownsville: (1) Renters who want $923/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $33,228) (2) Households earning $33,228+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $923/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Brownsville who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 58/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Brownsville does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $33,228 household income for $923/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Brownsville scores 58/100 on safety with $923/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Brownsville, TX: confirm your income clears ~$33,228 for $923/month rent; check the safety score (58/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.