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Southmost, at the border of the United States and Mexico
Southmost Brownsville – known as Southmost by locals – is aptly named for its location near Texas’s southernmost tip. The Los Tomates Port of Entry borders the neighborhood as people pass in and out between the United States and Mexico. “I don’t think Brownsville really got put on the map until 2020 until the announcement of SpaceX, which is our biggest employer,” says Bruno Zavaleta, owner of Zavaleta Realty and native of Brownsville. “The population boom really happened in 2021, but we’re still growing. We’re building out in areas like Southmost, because people are just going to keep moving here.” Southmost mainly comprises residential homes situated close together on gridded streets, with commercial areas located along main streets like Southmost Road and Boca Chica Boulevard. Southmost is also home to the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, which has weekly flights operated by American Airlines and United.
A mix of older homes and newer developments
Homes in Southmost reflect a mix of older and newer residential developments. “Many of the homes here were built back in the 1960s and 70s and still have their original wooden frame foundations, but there are a handful of new build properties,” says Catalina Presas, a Realtor at Nexus Real Estate and Brownsville native. Ranch-style homes and new traditional builds with brick facades are commonly seen throughout the neighborhood, but locals can also find a handful of Spanish Revival and contemporary residences that dot the less densely populated areas. Many properties include driveways, and since Southmost still has room to grow, a half-acre is common. Home prices for smaller, renovated homes range from about $175,000 to $300,000, but some new three-bedroom builds or unique properties with several acres can sell for $350,000 to $500,000.
Some subdivisions have smaller, more cozy homes in Southmost Brownsville.
Many homes in Southmost Brownsville are fenced in.
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Lottery-based IDEA Frontier charter school
Southmost falls under the Brownsville Independent School District, and kids can attend Morningside Elementary or Southmost Elementary, both rated C-minus. Students in grades six through eight might go to Besteiro Middle School, rated C, and later feed into C-plus-rated Rivera Early College High School. Secondary school students can also enroll at Lopez Early College High School, a C-plus-rated magnet school with programs for fine arts and an agricultural academy. “Some students in the neighborhood can attend the IDEA Frontier charter school,” Presas says, noting that admission is based on a lottery and doesn’t cost tuition.
Rivera High School is home of the Raiders and serves students in east Brownsville.
Lopez High School in Brownsville, Texas.
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Flights from Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
Interstate 69E runs adjacent to the Southmost area and feeds into the Los Tomates Port of Entry. Texas State Route 48 runs along the neighborhood’s northern edge and connects locals to the coastal South Padre Island along the Gulf of Mexico. Residents are also right next door to the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, which offers a handful of flights operated by United and American Airlines but mainly services commercial aviation. Brownsville Metro operates a fixed bus route through Route 6 Southmost, connecting residents to downtown Brownsville and surrounding suburbs.
Southmost Brownsville residents are in close proximity to BRO International Airport.
Southmost Brownsville residents have access to public transportation.
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The diversity of Morningside Park
Birdwatchers, sports lovers and picnic-goers all come together at Morningside Park, a 41-acre outdoor recreation spot along one of the area’s resacas. With its baseball diamonds, kickball fields, basketball courts and soccer fields, it’s a hugely popular destination for recreational sports. Additional recreation can be found at Antonio Gonzalez Park, which also features an extensive athletic complex, an outdoor pool and an indoor rec center. At this park, residents can participate in community events and enroll younger students in after-school programs. The Southmost Branch of the Brownsville Public Library is another excellent resource for community programs, its most notable feature being the Southmost Library Observatory, which uses a state-of-the-art telescope to view the cosmos. Free internet, computer access, wireless printing, study rooms and a virtual reality lab are all accessible to the public.
Enjoy a hot day in the pool in Southmost Brownsville neighborhood.
Athletic fields at Morningside Park.
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Retail and restaurants along Southmost Road
At the intersection of Southmost Road and East 30th Street, residents can find two shopping plazas with both retail and dining options. Grocery shopping can be done at the H-E-B, which also offers a pharmacy, bakery and florist. Shoppers can also find a Dollar Tree and a Melrose Family Fashion department store, which sells a range of apparel items and household goods. Local eateries dot their way through the neighborhood, such as Costa Blanca Mariscos, which serves fresh seafood with bright flavors.
Southmost Brownsville residents can run errands easily with access to local shopping centers.
Southmost Brownsville residents have access to several dinning options.
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Parks in this Area
Central Avenue Park
Tony Gonzalez Park
Morningside Park
Lincoln Park
Portway Acres Park
Hope Park
Chachalaca Park
Transit
Airport
Brownsville/South Padre Island International
4 min drive
Southmost Brownsville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southmost Brownsville, Brownsville sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southmost Brownsville, Brownsville over the last 12 months is $211,950, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
64,990
Median Age
31
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,751
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,257
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
54.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56.9%
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®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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