salaryRent is lower than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,000 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 73 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brownsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brownsville
| Size | Brownsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $777 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,443 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,724 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brownsville overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Brownsville, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brownsville
Life in Brownsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brownsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $806 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $325,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brownsville, FL?
Renting in Brownsville costs a median of about $1,450 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Brownsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,000 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brownsville cheap or expensive?
Brownsville is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.5% of the typical household income of $43,997. It ranks 73rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brownsville?
The median homeowner in Brownsville pays $1,927 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Brownsville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brownsville?
The median home value in Brownsville is $325,200, about 7.4 times the typical yearly household income.
16,936 people live in Brownsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.