Question 1

Is 78520 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78520 in Brownsville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Brownsville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 78520 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 78520?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78520 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78520. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 78520 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Brownsville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 78520?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78520 is approximately $190K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78520 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 78520 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 78520 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78520 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Brownsville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 78520 scores similarly to the middle tier of Brownsville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BRYSS ACADEMY	PK–08	—	—	—
JUBILEE LIVING WAY	PK–05	—	—	—
JUBILEE BROWNSVILLE	PK–12	—	—	—
IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA RIVERVIEW COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - BROWNSVILLE	PK–07	—	—	—
YTURRIA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
GARDEN PARK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PUTEGNAT EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MARTIN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
RUSSELL EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SHARP EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SKINNER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
STELL MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
VILLA NUEVA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BENAVIDES EL	PK–05	—	—	—
VETERANS MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
PULLAM EL	PK–05	—	—	—
KELLER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—