City profile
Brownsville, TX
Cameron County · Population 189,177
Brownsville is a city in Cameron County, TX with about 189,177 residents and a typical home value near $140,000. It is 245 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
58°F
Summer avg
89°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$139,900
Typical monthly housing
$970
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
72
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hurricane, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
252 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 47% Democratic / 53% Republican
Community
Population
189,177
Black population
0.4%
County
Cameron County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 189,177 residents
- Typical home value about $140,000
- 245 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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