Neighborhood in Brownsville, Cameron County

Living in Northeast Brownsville, Brownsville

C

14th of 15areas in Brownsville
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brownsville overall: C

Northeast Brownsville covers part of Brownsville, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (14 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy2.8 mi
Park2.9 mi
Cafe2.8 mi
Restaurant2.1 mi
Gym2.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care6.3 mi
Childcare2.9 mi
Library3.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,090
Median rent
$1,060
Median home value
$272,000
Household income
$70,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
80%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Brownsville

Northeast Brownsville is an area in Brownsville with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (80%) and 48% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 15 areas in Brownsville, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Brownsville

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northeast Brownsville

  • Higher poverty. 31% of residents live below the poverty line, against 24% across Brownsville.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 21 for Brownsville as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Brownsville report card

Each grade compares Northeast Brownsville 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 $1,060, homes cost 3.9x income.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $70,500, 8.6% unemployed.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 405 violent crimes per 100k, 1,528 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    39% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Brownsville compared with Brownsville

Better than Brownsville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 11%37 points lower than Brownsville (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%18 points higher than Brownsville (62%)
  • Median household income: $70,50035% higher than Brownsville ($52,130)

Worse than Brownsville

  • Home value to income: 3.9x44% higher than Brownsville (2.7x)
  • Average commute: 28 min29% higher than Brownsville (21 min)
  • Vacant homes: 19%11 points higher than Brownsville (7.8%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ALopez-Riggins ElementaryElementary, Los Fresnos CISD3.3 mi
  • BResaca MiddleMiddle, Los Fresnos CISD3.9 mi
  • BLos Fresnos High SchoolHigh, Los Fresnos CISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Brownsville

Median rent in Northeast Brownsville is $1,060 a month, 15% higher than the Brownsville median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $272,000, 94% higher than the Brownsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,659 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrownsvilleTexas
Median rent15% higher than Brownsville$1,060$923$1,403
Median home value94% higher than Brownsville$272,000$139,900$283,800
Home value to income44% higher than Brownsville3.9x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent37 points lower than Brownsville11%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Brownsville80%62%63%
Vacant homes11 points higher than Brownsville19%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brownsville200119951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,659
Mortgage payment
$1,489
Property tax
$170
Median rent, for comparison
$1,060

Based on a $272,000 home in Northeast Brownsville, 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

MeasureHereBrownsvilleTexas
Median household income35% higher than Brownsville$70,500$52,130$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Brownsville8.6%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Brownsville31%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Brownsville22%25%34%
Average commute29% higher than Brownsville28 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Brownsville11%8.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Brownsville6.1%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Brownsville89%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Brownsville

Under 1833%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6429%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White11%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Brownsville

  1. 1A-Southwest BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,470
  2. 2BLos EbanosMedian rent $1,000
  3. 3BValle Hermosa Colonia
  4. 4BSouth BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,010
  5. 5B-RiversideMedian rent $680
  6. 6C+West BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,160
  7. 7C+Los Cuates South ColoniaMedian rent $970
  8. 8C+Northwest BrownsvilleMedian rent $820

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Clemens SubdivisionHarlingen
  2. C-Southwest VidorVidor
  3. C-Northeast AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about Northeast Brownsville

Is Northeast Brownsville a good place to live?

Northeast Brownsville covers part of Brownsville, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Brownsville?

Median rent in Northeast Brownsville is $1,060 a month, 15% higher than the Brownsville median. The median home is worth $272,000, 94% higher than the Brownsville median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Brownsville.

What schools serve Northeast Brownsville?

The closest rated public schools are Lopez-Riggins Elementary (elementary, rated A), Resaca Middle (middle, rated B) and Los Fresnos High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Brownsville that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.