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Brownsville, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Brownsville was 4.0 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 17% higher than the statewide rate (3.4). Median household income is $52,130 and the median home value is $139,900. About 189,177 people live in Brownsville.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income by neighborhood · home values · schools
What is the crime rate in Brownsville?
In 2025 the Brownsville Police Department reported 779 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.0 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 17% higher than the Texas rate (3.4) and 23% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 2 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,930 (15.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 735 were reported, the count is up 6%.
| Offense (2025) | Brownsville count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 779 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 76 | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 109 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 592 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,930 | 15.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 281 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,244 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 405 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Brownsville changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 735 | 3,359 | 2 |
| 2022 | 829 | 3,509 | 4 |
| 2023 | 765 | 3,919 | 8 |
| 2024 | 875 | 3,733 | 3 |
| 2025 | 779 | 2,930 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Brownsville Police Department's own reports.
How does Brownsville compare with Texas?
Brownsville's median household earns $52,130 a year, 34% lower than the state figure ($78,476). The median owner-occupied home is worth $139,900 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $923 a month. About 189,177 people live on 133 square miles of land, roughly 1,418 per square mile. The city lies in Cameron County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Brownsville | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189,177 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $52,130 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,900 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $923 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 23.7% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.7% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.2 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Brownsville?
Cameron County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Brownsville?
No highway work zones were listed in Brownsville city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Brownsville?
Inside the city limits there are 80 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. 2 state parks or recreation areas: Boca Chica State Park and Resaca de la Palma State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Brownsville
Gun shops
11 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Brownsville city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #30 (Brownsville), Academy Sports + Outdoors (#30) (Brownsville), Amigo Pawn & Jewelry (3 in Brownsville), Cash America Pawn (2 in Brownsville), Ezpawn (2 in Brownsville), South Texas Auction Company LLC (Brownsville) and Walmart #4112 (Brownsville).
Liquor stores
6 liquor stores are on the map inside the Brownsville city limits: Feldman's Liquor & Wine Feldmans Liquor #131 Bens Liquor Sfp (Port Isabel), Feldmans Market Center Feldmans Wine Spirits Fun Statewide (Brownsville), Harbor Liquor Store (Brownsville), Holiday Wine And Liquor (Brownsville), Liquor 956 (Brownsville) and Spec's Wines Spirits & Finer Foods Spec's Liquor #217 Sfp (Brownsville).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Brownsville city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Brownsville?
In 2025, Brownsville had 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (779 reported), 17% higher than the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 15.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Brownsville?
$52,130 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Brownsville?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $139,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Brownsville?
Cameron County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: hurricanes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Harlingen, TX (20 mi) · Pharr, TX (48 mi) · Edinburg, TX (49 mi) · McAllen, TX (52 mi) · Mission, TX (56 mi) · Corpus Christi, TX (123 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county page: Cameron County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Brownsville city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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