Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brownsville a good place to live?
Brownsville is a good place to live. Brownsville is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with excellent transit options. Brownsville is an urban core neighborhood. Brownsville has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 69.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $45,864 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Brownsville are renters, with 84.5% of residents renting and 15.5% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Brownsville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Brownsville neighborhood guide.
Is Brownsville, NY a safe neighborhood?
Brownsville, NY is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brownsville?
The median home price in Brownsville is $620,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $124,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $139K a year to afford the median home price in Brownsville. The average household income in Brownsville is $46K.
What are the best public schools in Brownsville?
The best public schools that serve Brownsville are:
- P.S. 233 The Langston Hughes School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Frederick Douglas Academy VII High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
What are the best private schools in Brownsville?
The best private schools that serve Brownsville are:
- St Matthias Catholic Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- The Co-Op School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Epiphany Lutheran School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY are East Flatbush, Ocean Hill, Canarsie, East New York and Crown Heights.
