Moving from Brownsville, TX to Lewisville, TX

It is 549 mi between Brownsville and Lewisville β€” roughly 10h 17m of driving, plus rest stops and overnight, through 1 state(s). A long-haul move crosses climate zones and usually state-income-tax lines. This page assembles the federal and Zillow data into a side-by-side comparison so the differences are easy to scan.

549 mi Β· 10h 17m by car Β· TX

COL +19.9% Home values +101.0% Ξ” -9.0Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
549 mi
Drive time
10h 17m
States
1
Fuel (25 mpg)
22 gal
Route throughTX
Primary highwaysUS 77, I 69E, I 35
Major cities en routeCorpus Christi, Austin, Round Rock, Killeen, Waco

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

BrownsvilleLewisvilleU.S. avg
All items (RPP)85.975103.09100.0
Rents81.1590.711100.0
Goods93.757102.838100.0
Services57.72117.874100.0

Lewisville runs about 19.9% more expensive overall than Brownsville β€” RPP 85.975 β†’ 103.09.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Brownsville β€” typical home
$195,993
Lewisville β€” typical home
$393,896
Brownsville β€” typical rent
$1,667/mo
Lewisville β€” typical rent
$1,572/mo

Zillow ZHVI climbs from $195,993 in Brownsville to $393,896 in Lewisville, a 19.9% increase on the typical home value.

YoY change: Brownsville +2.1%, Lewisville -5.2%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsBrownsvilleLewisville
Annual avg temperature74Β°F65Β°F
January avg low51Β°F34Β°F
July avg high92Β°F95Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”0.1"
Annual precipitationβ€”38.9"

Annual temperature drops 9.0Β°F moving to Lewisville per NOAA normals.

Snowfall is a non-factor at the destination: Lewisville sees under an inch a year per NOAA normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: WFO BROWNSVILLE, TX US, GRAPEVINE DAM, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023BrownsvilleLewisville
Population188,023128,313
Median household income$48,675$85,002
Median age30.934.8
Bachelor's degree or higher15.8%26.2%
Avg household size3.212.56

Lewisville households earn about 19.9% more than Brownsville at the median β€” $48,675 β†’ $85,002 on ACS 2023.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Brownsville MSA β€” median wage
$33,540
Lewisville MSA β€” median wage
$48,440
Brownsville MSA β€” employment
154,580
Lewisville MSA β€” employment
3,966,500

Top occupations in Lewisville MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 523,660 $44,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 412,270 $39,950
Sales and Related Occupations 368,400 $36,710
Management Occupations 350,940 $117,410
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 341,240 $29,000

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Lewisville average 95Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.

Frequently asked

How far is Lewisville, TX from Brownsville, TX?

The driving distance is 549 mi and the route typically takes 10h 17m via US 77 and I 69E. The trip crosses 1 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How does the job market in Lewisville compare to Brownsville?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $48,440 in the Lewisville MSA vs $33,540 in the Brownsville MSA, on total employment of 3,966,500 and 154,580 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

How much do homes cost in Lewisville compared to Brownsville?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $393,896 in Lewisville vs $195,993 in Brownsville β€” a 101.0% higher figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

Is Lewisville more expensive than Brownsville?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Lewisville is 19.9% higher than Brownsville (103.09 vs 85.975, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How does household income compare in Brownsville vs Lewisville?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $85,002 in Lewisville vs $48,675 in Brownsville β€” a 74.6% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

When is the best time to move from Brownsville to Lewisville?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 549 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

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City profiles: Brownsville, TX Β· Lewisville, TX.

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