Woven with estuaries of the Rio Grande River, East Brownsville is a uniquely situated neighborhood north of Historic Brownsville. Housing here is extremely varied, but walking around is easy, with many connecting bridges and paths over the resacas and rivers. There are many schools to choose from, with a few of them as Cameron County’s most top-rated. With a golf course, shopping malls, and over ten miles of bike trails, East Brownsville is the quieter, cozier neighbor to other Brownsville communities.
Homes on the resacas
Most houses in East Brownsville are new construction stucco homes on large green lots. Wide streets run between Spanish revival homes, modern saltboxes and brick ranch-style homes. Two-bedroom single-story homes cost $200,000 or less, while three or four-bedroom homes range between $250,000 and $450,000. Generally, the closer houses are to bodies of water, the more expensive they get. Houses near the Brownsville Golf Center hover under $300,000, while prices in the suburbs off Stagecoach Trail tend to run closer to $400,000.
A vast array of architectural home styles can be found along the streets in east Brownsville.
Homes of various sizes can be found in east Brownsville.
East Brownsville offers enjoyable options for the outdoor enthusiast.
Beautiful trees line the streets of this east Brownsville neighborhood.
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Top-rated schools with rich heritages
There are many schools to choose from in East Brownsville. Students may attend Paredes Elementary School, which was named after Dr. Americo Paredes, an advocate for social justice in the Hispanic community. Paredes Elementary earns a B from Niche. For grades six through eight, Stillman Middle School rests on the Resaca de La Palma Reservoir and is rated a B-minus on Niche. Veterans Memorial Early College High School, which is about seven miles away, earns an A-minus and is rated one of the top public high schools in Cameron County on Niche.
Raquel Peña Elementary School opened in 2009 and is named after a longtime BISD educator.
Rancho Verde Elementary was built in 2008 and is part of Los Fresnos CISD.
Premier High School offers various career training programs for students in Brownsville.
Stillman Middle School is nestled along the Resaca de La Palma Reservoir in Brownsville, Texas.
Veterans Memorial High School is one of six high schools in Brownsville, Texas.
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Splash, golf and play in East Brownsville
Families can swim together at the Margaret M. Clark Aquatic Center or stroll through history on the Resaca de la Palma National Battlefield trails. “Most people drive around here, but you’ll also see many walking with their families or their pets at the park,” says Azeneth Badiola, broker and owner of Badiola Realty with ten years of experience in Brownsville. “Most streets are pretty safe and walkable, too.” For some afternoon fun, the Brownsville Golf Center is an 18-hole golf course where children aged 11 to 17 can golf for a reduced rate. Ernesto Gamez Cascade Park is a small island splash park for kids and families, with a waterslide on the playground and picnic pavilions. There is also a basketball court off the island next to the Cameron County Drainage facility.
The Brownsville Golf Center is an 18-hole regulation golf course located in east Brownsville.
Public tennis courts are available at the Brownsville Convention Center Park.
A horse is seen grazing along N. Central Avenue in east Brownsville, Texas.
Brownsville residents can enjoy fishing and kayaking at the Brownsville Convention Center.
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Dillard’s Sunrise and Paseo Plaza Malls
Basic chains like Walgreens, Walmart and Lowes are located along Ruben M Torres Boulevard. The North Park Plaza shopping mall includes shops like Nerve Coffee, Lullaby Baby & Child Boutique, the Rolling with H and E ice cream parlor and IQ’s Juice Bar, which serves vegan waffles and smoothies. Texas Branding Iron Burgers in the Paseo Plaza Mall has been a popular burger joint in East Brownsville for years, and Raspas Rococo is a little local food stand with snow cones, sundaes and elote. Dillard’s Sunrise Mall is the location for stores like Sephora, JCPenney, a food court and the Cinemark Sunrise movie theater. Nearby is a Best Buy and a Target, and on Pablo Kisel Boulevard is the Galaxy Bowling Center.
Brownsville residents can keep cool with a delicious raspa from Raspas Rococo in Brownsville.
A hand-crafted mangonada is made fresh at Raspas Rococo in Brownsville, Texas.
Branding Iron has been a popular burger joint for Brownsville residents for 20+ years.
Brownsville residents can enjoy a delicious burger at Branding Iron in east Brownsville.
Lulluby Baby & Child boutique carries a good selection of clothing and accessories.
Various retail centers and restaurants can be found in east Brownsville, Texas.
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Over ten miles of The Battlefield Trail
Public transportation is easy to access in East Brownsville. The Brownsville Metro bus line runs through the heart of the neighborhood, as does the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail. This rail trail for bikers and hikers stretches for over 10 miles from the heart of Historic Brownsville to Los Fresnos to the north. This trail is only one part of the Caracara Trails, connecting hundreds of miles of other routes to explore. Rental bikes for this trail can be found at the Northside Transfer Station just off Habana Street.
Rental bikes can be found at the Northside Transfer Station in Brownsville, Texas.
Enjoy a walk or run along the trail near the Brownsville Convention Center.
The Brownsville Historic Hike and Bike Trail is a popular option for pedestrians to move around.
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Brownsville’s Society for the Performing Arts
The Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts hosts several annual events all around the neighborhoods of Brownsville. They host the Latin Jazz Festival, the Flamenco Festival, Christmas Concert and the Guitar Festival, where musicians, dancers and performers flock to Brownsville from all over the world. Residents can attend performances at outdoor amphitheaters, parks or indoor concert halls in both East Brownsville and Historic Brownsville.
Necessary needs in East Brownsville
East Brownsville residents are never too far from help or necessary amenities. The Valley Regional Medical Center, including an emergency room, is next door to the Brownsville Fire Department Station 9. The South Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is just across the street, and the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is only a few miles away down Boca Chica Boulevard.
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Parks in this Area
Garfield Park
Ernesto Gamez Cascade park
casacade Park
Dean Porter Park
Portway Acres Park
La Esperanza Park
St. Luke Catholic Church & School
Windwood Park
Transit
Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International
13 min drive
East Brownsville Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
72,100
Median Age
33
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,447
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,698
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
27''
Average Winter Low Temperature
54°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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