Brownsville, Texas is located in Cameron County at the tip of Texas, on the Mexican Border and by the Gulf of Mexico. Cross the Brownsville/Matamoros Bridge and you are in Mexico. Brownsville is the southernmost city in the state of Texas.
The city is at the southern terminus of U.S. highways 77 and 83 and the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads, as well as a major port of entry to Mexico.
Welcome to the beautiful, vibrant world of Brownsville! Located in the very heart of the Rio Grande delta, with Mexico at the doorstep and the Gulf of Mexico beaches so very close by, Brownsville is a dynamic, bustling city that is a perfect travel or business destination.
The charm of Southwestern lifestyles, combined with a bicultural mystique, Rand McNally cites the Rio Grande Valley as having the state's best overall climate. And, Brownsville offers a tropical environment of stately palm trees, purple bougainvilleas, exotic birds, and cool, coast breezes. This nature lover and sportsmen's paradise is where the Chisolm Trail began.
Lightweight apparel is appropriate for most of the year. The lifestyle is casual. Boots and denim to shorts, polo shirts, and straw hats are quite acceptable. And, for visiting tourists, Brownsville has more than 1,200 RV sites. For longer term visitors, there are many apartments, houses, and condominiums available for rent or lease.
For residents who are looking for that vacation style spot you will love the abundance of beaches! Nearby is Boca Chica Beach and Laguna Madre. Just 25 miles away is the modern beach resort of South Padre Island. You can also enjoy high-rise hotels, gourmet restaurants, and amusement attractions, including a world class water park, parasailing, bungee jumping, wind surfing, diving, snorkeling, and beach horseback riding. For a more relaxed afternoon there are dolphin and bird watching cruises, fishing charters, and sailing, as well as marinas that serve pleasure boats.
Housing Cost
Brownsville homes for sale typically range from $100,000 to $225,000. On the low end, Brownsville housing can start as low as $65,000 and go up as high as $2,000,000. Land for sale in Brownsville typically averages from $20,000 - $50,000 for a lot or acre.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 167,493. Brownsville coves 80.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of approximately 33 feet above sea level.
Climate
Brownsville, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 94.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 48.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Brownsville is 28.13 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 5.07 Inches.
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