Question 1

Is 78521 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78521 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 78521 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 78521?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78521 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 78521. 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, 78521 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 78521?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 78521 is approximately $175K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 78521 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 78521 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 78521 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 78521 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, 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 72/100, 78521 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
IDEA FRONTIER ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
IDEA FRONTIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	—	—	—
IDEA ROBINDALE COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–11	—	—	—
IDEA ROBINDALE ACADEMY	KG–05	—	—	—
VELA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HANNA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
PORTER EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
CANALES EL	PK–05	—	—	—
EGLY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
EL JARDIN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FAULK MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CROMACK - CASTANEDA EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PALM GROVE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PEREZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
LOPEZ EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
BESTEIRO MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
OLIVEIRA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
VERMILLION ROAD EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BURNS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GONZALEZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
DEL CASTILLO - MORNINGSIDE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PERKINS MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
RIVERA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	—	—	—
GARZA AT SOUTHMOST EL	PK–05	—	—	—
AIKEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
LUCIO MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
HUDSON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CHAMPION EL	PK–05	—	—	—
PAREDES EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GALLEGOS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GARCIA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
STILLMAN MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
ORTIZ EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BRITE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
MANZANO MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
BREEDEN EL	PK–05	—	—	—