Brownsville, Texas · ZIP 78520

Brownsville — ZIP 78520

Brownsville (78520) scores 66/100 — Fair for Brownsville. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $192K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby21

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index59/100

Typical home value$192K

Median rent$1,498/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$192K

Median Rent

$1,498/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,287

Violent Crime

1,432

Property Crime

6,855

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cameron County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
PULLAM EL	PK–05	889	70%	71%
BRYSS ACADEMY	PK–08	555	63%	62%
BROWNSVILLE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	311	62%	92%
PACE EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,621	59%	37%
BENAVIDES EL	PK–05	818	59%	66%
IDEA RIVERVIEW COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	813	56%	61%
YTURRIA EL	PK–05	526	55%	67%
KELLER EL	PK–05	537	51%	58%
SHARP EL	PK–05	432	50%	50%
MARTIN EL	PK–05	415	49%	47%
VETERANS MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	2,216	48%	61%
GARDEN PARK EL	PK–05	372	47%	47%
IDEA RIVERVIEW ACADEMY	KG–05	714	43%	62%
RUSSELL EL	PK–05	418	42%	47%
JUBILEE LIVING WAY	PK–05	363	42%	52%
PUTEGNAT EL	PK–05	444	32%	43%
VILLA NUEVA EL	PK–05	346	32%	37%
SKINNER EL	PK–05	344	32%	37%
STELL MIDDLE	06–08	733	29%	44%
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - BROWNSVILLE	PK–07	508	29%	34%
JUBILEE BROWNSVILLE	PK–12	999	24%	44%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

63,337

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

31.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78520 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78520 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78520 is approximately $192K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78520 in Brownsville has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.