Neighborhood in Brownsville, Cameron County
Living in Los Ebanos, Brownsville
2nd of 15areas in Brownsville
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brownsville overall: C
Los Ebanos is a neighborhood in Brownsville, TX, home to about 64,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
- Affordable
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 64,800
- Median rent
- $1,000
- Median home value
- $164,000
- Household income
- $63,200
- Average commute
- 21 min
- Homes owned
- 58%
What it's like to live in Los Ebanos
Los Ebanos is a neighborhood in Brownsville with about 64,800 residents, homes built around 1990, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.
Our grade for Los Ebanos is B. That puts it 2nd of 15 areas we grade in Brownsville, a city that gets a C overall.
Pros of living in Los Ebanos
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Los Ebanos
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Los Ebanos report card
Each grade compares Los Ebanos with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B+
Median rent $1,000, homes cost 2.6x income.
78 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $63,200, 6.9% unemployed.
18 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A-
Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.
84 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 405 violent crimes per 100k, 1,528 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 21 min, 9.2% work from home.
70 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
31% have a bachelor’s degree.
32 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D+
32% of adults uninsured.
26 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
58% of homes owner-occupied.
35 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
34 of 100 vs TX areas
Los Ebanos compared with Brownsville
Better than Brownsville
- Median household income: $63,20021% higher than Brownsville ($52,130)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%7 points higher than Brownsville (25%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%5 points lower than Brownsville (37%)
Worse than Brownsville
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%4 points lower than Brownsville (62%)
- Median rent: $1,0008% higher than Brownsville ($923)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BKeller ElementaryElementary, Brownsville ISD0.6 mi
- AManzano MiddleMiddle, Brownsville ISD0.6 mi
- BPace Early College High SchoolHigh, Brownsville ISD1.3 mi
Cost of living in Los Ebanos
Median rent in Los Ebanos is $1,000 a month, 8% higher than the Brownsville median. A household would need about $40,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $164,000, 17% higher than the Brownsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,140 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent8% higher than Brownsville | $1,000 | $923 | $1,403 |
| Median home value17% higher than Brownsville | $164,000 | $139,900 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income3% lower than Brownsville | 2.6x | 2.7x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Brownsville | 45% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Brownsville | 58% | 62% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Brownsville | 6.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brownsville | 1990 | 1995 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $898
- Property tax
- $242
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,000
Based on a $164,000 home in Los Ebanos, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income21% higher than Brownsville | $63,200 | $52,130 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Brownsville | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points lower than Brownsville | 19% | 24% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Brownsville | 31% | 25% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Brownsville | 21 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Brownsville | 9.2% | 8.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Brownsville | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Brownsville | 89% | 86% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- Coastal floodingLow
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesModerate
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Los Ebanos
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Brownsville
- 1A-Southwest BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,470
- 3BValle Hermosa Colonia
- 4BSouth BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,010
- 5B-RiversideMedian rent $680
- 6C+West BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,160
- 7C+Los Cuates South ColoniaMedian rent $970
- 8C+Northwest BrownsvilleMedian rent $820
- 9CBoca Chica and Medford Colonia
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BPebble BrookEl Paso
- C+ScotsdaleEl Paso
- B-South McAllenMcAllen
Questions about Los Ebanos
Is Los Ebanos a good place to live?
Los Ebanos is a neighborhood in Brownsville, TX, home to about 64,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Los Ebanos?
Renters in Los Ebanos pay a median of $1,000 a month, 8% higher than the Brownsville median. The median home is worth $164,000, 17% higher than the Brownsville median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Brownsville.
What schools serve Los Ebanos?
The closest rated public schools are Keller Elementary (elementary, rated B), Manzano Middle (middle, rated A) and Pace Early College High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 49 Census block groups closest to the Los Ebanos name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.