How many renters in Brownsville, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±3.4 points) of renting households in Brownsville, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±3.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±1.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brownsville
| Share of income spent on rent | Brownsville | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.5% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±2.2 points) | 12.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±2.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±2.2 points) | 10.2% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±1.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±3.2 points) | 40.0% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Brownsville against Cameron County, its state and the nation
| Brownsville | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±3.4 points) | 49.9% (±2.8 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±3.2 points) | 40.0% (±2.4 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±1.2 points) | 29.9% (±1.1 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,726 (±$2,267) | $34,595 (±$1,664) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $923 (±$30) | $912 (±$25) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Brownsville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cameron County (49.9%).
It is also lower than in Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cameron County, Brownsville ranks 14 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 672 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Brownsville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | — | 48.0% (±3.4 points) | — |
| Cameron Park | 2.4 mi | 40.3% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Los Fresnos | 5.9 mi | 62.7% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Viejo | 7.1 mi | 29.2% (±18.1 points) | Lower |
| Indian Lake | 7.1 mi | 84.1% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
| Laureles | 8.9 mi | 51.1% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview | 10 mi | 22.2% (±126.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 12 mi | 30.8% (±71.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Vista | 12 mi | 24.7% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rancho Viejo, TX (29.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indian Lake, TX (84.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Port Isabel | 58.9% (±30.5 points) |
| 9 | South Padre Island | 56.6% (±46.6 points) |
| 10 | Combes | 53.9% (±48.4 points) |
| 11 | Santa Rosa | 53.8% (±22.7 points) |
| 12 | Laureles | 51.1% (±49.6 points) |
| 13 | Los Indios | 48.5% (±43.6 points) |
| 14 | Brownsville | 48.0% (±3.4 points) |
| 15 | Harlingen | 47.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 16 | Cameron Park | 40.3% (±22.3 points) |
| 17 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 30.8% (±71.1 points) |
| 18 | Rancho Viejo | 29.2% (±18.1 points) |
| 19 | Laguna Vista | 24.7% (±37.4 points) |
| 20 | Bayview | 22.2% (±126.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Cameron County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brownsville
Are renters in Brownsville rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Brownsville pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Brownsville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brownsville, TX spends 29.2% (±1.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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