Neighborhood in Brownsville, Cameron County

Living in Northwest Brownsville, Brownsville

C+

8th of 15areas in Brownsville
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brownsville overall: C

Northwest Brownsville covers part of Brownsville, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (12 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy2.3 mi
Park1.5 mi
Cafe2.0 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym2.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library2.7 mi

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

Population
1,380
Median rent
$820
Median home value
$142,000
Household income
$54,000
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Brownsville

Northwest Brownsville is an area in Brownsville with about 1,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 59% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 15 areas in Brownsville, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Brownsville

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $820, 11% lower than the Brownsville median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northwest Brownsville

  • Higher poverty. 39% of residents live below the poverty line, against 24% across Brownsville.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Brownsville report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 A

    Median rent $820, homes cost 2.6x income.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $54,000, 5.2% unemployed.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 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 C-

    Average commute 22 min, 0% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    38% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Brownsville compared with Brownsville

Better than Brownsville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%19 points lower than Brownsville (48%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%15 points higher than Brownsville (62%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 91%5 points higher than Brownsville (86%)

Worse than Brownsville

  • People below the poverty line: 39%15 points higher than Brownsville (24%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 22%3 points lower than Brownsville (25%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than Brownsville (2.1%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADora Romero ElementaryElementary, Los Fresnos CISD1 mi
  • BResaca MiddleMiddle, Los Fresnos CISD2 mi
  • ASouth Texas ISD Medical ProfessionsHigh, South Texas ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Brownsville

Median rent in Northwest Brownsville is $820 a month, 11% lower than the Brownsville median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $142,000, about the same as the Brownsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $990 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBrownsvilleTexas
Median rent11% lower than Brownsville$820$923$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Brownsville$142,000$139,900$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Brownsville2.6x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points lower than Brownsville29%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Brownsville77%62%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Brownsville4.7%7.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brownsville200919951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$990
Mortgage payment
$777
Property tax
$213
Median rent, for comparison
$820

Based on a $142,000 home in Northwest 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 income4% higher than Brownsville$54,000$52,130$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Brownsville5.2%6.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Brownsville39%24%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Brownsville22%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Brownsville22 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Brownsville0%8.4%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Brownsville0%2.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Brownsville91%86%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesLow
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Brownsville

Under 1840%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6440%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White0%
Hispanic or Latino100%
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. 9CBoca Chica and Medford Colonia

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BLas Palmas Del ValleMercedes
  2. C+Central EdinburgEdinburg
  3. B-Southwest PharrPharr

Questions about Northwest Brownsville

Is Northwest Brownsville a good place to live?

Northwest Brownsville covers part of Brownsville, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on schools and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Brownsville?

Median rent in Northwest Brownsville is $820 a month, 11% lower than the Brownsville median. The median home is worth $142,000, about the same as the Brownsville median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Brownsville.

What schools serve Northwest Brownsville?

The closest rated public schools are Dora Romero Elementary (elementary, rated A), Resaca Middle (middle, rated B) and South Texas ISD Medical Professions (high, rated A). 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.