Brownsville, TX
Population 188,023 · Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA. Moving to or from Brownsville? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
188,023
Cost of living (RPP)
85.975
Annual avg temp
74°F
Typical home
$195,993
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $48,675 |
| Median age | 30.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $122,400 |
| Median gross rent | $906/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.21 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 85.975 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 81.15, goods 93.757, services 57.72. Source: BEA, Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
74°F
January low
51°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: WFO BROWNSVILLE, TX US (5.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$195,993
ZHVI YoY
+2.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,667/mo
ZORI YoY
+6.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Total employment (MSA)
154,580
Median wage (annual)
$33,540
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 23,130 | $22,740 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 19,670 | $22,260 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 19,400 | $34,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 15,770 | $22,990 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 12,620 | $55,410 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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