Neighborhood in Brownsville, Cameron County
Living in Valle Hermosa Colonia, Brownsville
3rd of 15areas in Brownsville
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Brownsville overall: C
Valle Hermosa Colonia is a neighborhood in Brownsville, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
- Affordable
- Errands and things to do scores low (15 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | 3.2 mi |
| Park | 1.5 mi |
| Cafe | 3.1 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.9 mi |
| Gym | 3.9 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 3.6 mi |
| Childcare | 2.0 mi |
| Library | 4.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 870
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $85,000
- Household income
- $56,500
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Valle Hermosa Colonia
Valle Hermosa Colonia is a neighborhood in Brownsville with about 900 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 33% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 15 areas in Brownsville, which grades C overall.
Pros of living in Valle Hermosa Colonia
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in Valle Hermosa Colonia
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 21 for Brownsville as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.
Valle Hermosa Colonia report card
Each grade compares Valle Hermosa Colonia 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+
Homes cost 1.5x income.
100 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C-
Median household income $56,500, 5.6% unemployed.
37 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.
78 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 D-
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
15 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 27 min, 16% work from home.
66 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
11% have a bachelor’s degree.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
45% of adults uninsured.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
100% of homes owner-occupied.
86 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade F
71% of homes have broadband.
5 of 100 vs TX areas
Valle Hermosa Colonia compared with Brownsville
Better than Brownsville
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%38 points higher than Brownsville (62%)
- People below the poverty line: 5.1%19 points lower than Brownsville (24%)
- Home value to income: 1.5x44% lower than Brownsville (2.7x)
Worse than Brownsville
- Homes with broadband internet: 71%16 points lower than Brownsville (86%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11%14 points lower than Brownsville (25%)
- Average commute: 27 min28% higher than Brownsville (21 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BPalm Grove ElementaryElementary, Brownsville ISD2.1 mi
- ABesteiro MiddleMiddle, Brownsville ISD3 mi
- BLopez Early College High SchoolHigh, Brownsville ISD2 mi
Cost of living in Valle Hermosa Colonia
The median home is worth $85,000, 39% lower than the Brownsville median, which means a monthly payment of about $531 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Brownsville | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value39% lower than Brownsville | $85,000 | $139,900 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income44% lower than Brownsville | 1.5x | 2.7x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them38 points higher than Brownsville | 100% | 62% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points lower than Brownsville | 5.7% | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Brownsville | 1995 | 1995 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $465
- Property tax
- $66
Based on a $85,000 home in Valle Hermosa Colonia, 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 income8% higher than Brownsville | $56,500 | $52,130 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Brownsville | 5.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line19 points lower than Brownsville | 5.1% | 24% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Brownsville | 11% | 25% | 34% |
| Average commute28% higher than Brownsville | 27 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points higher than Brownsville | 16% | 8.4% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than Brownsville | 6.3% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Brownsville | 71% | 86% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery low
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesLow
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery high
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Valle Hermosa Colonia
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Brownsville
- 1A-Southwest BrownsvilleMedian rent $1,470
- 2BLos EbanosMedian rent $1,000
- 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.
- BSoutheast LaredoLaredo
- C+West AltonAlton
- BNortheast Mount PleasantMount Pleasant
Questions about Valle Hermosa Colonia
Is Valle Hermosa Colonia a good place to live?
Valle Hermosa Colonia is a neighborhood in Brownsville, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 15 areas we score in Brownsville. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Valle Hermosa Colonia?
The median home is worth $85,000, 39% lower than the Brownsville median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Brownsville.
What schools serve Valle Hermosa Colonia?
The closest rated public schools are Palm Grove Elementary (elementary, rated B), Besteiro Middle (middle, rated A) and Lopez 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 1 Census block group closest to the Valle Hermosa Colonia 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.