Brownsville, Texas · ZIP 78526

Brownsville — ZIP 78526

Brownsville (78526) scores 68/100 — Fair for Brownsville. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $237K.

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%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$237K

Median rent$1,938/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

$237K

Median Rent

$1,938/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 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
RANCHO VERDE EL	PK–05	696	69%	71%
OLMITO EL	PK–05	538	67%	72%
PROMESA COLLEGE PREP BROWNSVILLE	PK–08	185	65%	55%
IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY	KG–05	702	57%	64%
IDEA SPORTS PARK ACADEMY	KG–05	571	52%	47%
PENA EL	PK–05	501	50%	58%
DORA ROMERO EL	PK–05	552	47%	56%
IDEA BROWNSVILLE COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	783	43%	67%
RESACA MIDDLE	06–08	870	42%	55%
IDEA SPORTS PARK COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	457	42%	42%
HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - BROWNSVILLE	06–12	498	35%	52%

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

59,719

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

29.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78526 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 78526 has a school score of 71/100. 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 78526 is approximately $237K. 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 78526 in Brownsville has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. 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.