Living in Brownsville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brownsville · Census data 2020–2024
Brownsville has 16,936 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $40,795 (45% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $325,200, the median rent is $1,252/month.
Brownsville at a glance
- Population
- 16,936
- Median age
- 40.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,795State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $325,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,252/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 35.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Brownsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Brownsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brownsville the median home value is $325,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,772 a month in housing costs.
Brownsville median household income
The median household income in Brownsville is $40,795 and the income per person is $21,626. 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Brownsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,295
- Owner-occupied
- 35.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.3%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.63
Brownsville demographics
- Population
- 16,936
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 6,400
- Foreign-born
- 38.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brownsville ›
Education in Brownsville
13.6% of adults 25 and older in Brownsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brownsville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.3%
Brownsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 16,936 | $40,795 | $325,200 | $1,252 |
| Gladeview | 16,655 | $47,469 | $402,600 | $1,341 |
| West Little River | 33,890 | $56,436 | $375,300 | $1,482 |
| Miami Springs | 13,726 | $87,099 | $560,800 | $1,441 |
| Virginia Gardens | 2,423 | $70,469 | $457,600 | $1,689 |
| Pinewood | 18,114 | $59,410 | $372,400 | $1,532 |
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
| Miami | 459,745 | $62,462 | $518,100 | $1,758 |
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
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What is the median household income in Brownsville, FL?
The median household income in Brownsville is $40,795, 45% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brownsville?
The median home value in Brownsville is $325,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Brownsville?
The median gross rent in Brownsville is $1,252 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Brownsville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 26.2%.
What is the median age in Brownsville?
The median age in Brownsville is 40.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Brownsville?
The average commute to work in Brownsville is 31 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brownsville?
The unemployment rate in Brownsville is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brownsville?
13.6% of adults in Brownsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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