What are the schools like in Brownfield, TX?

Brownfield is served primarily by BROWNFIELD ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Brownfield?

The median household income in Brownfield, TX is $41,228 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Brownfield, TX?

Brownfield has an average high temperature of 55.1°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

Brownfield, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brownfield, TX affordable or expensive?

Brownfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brownfield is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $102,600 and the median rent is $759 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brownfield, TX?

Brownfield has a violent crime rate of 443.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1248.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brownfield, TX a Good Place to Live?

Brownfield is a small town of 8,912 in Texas, with a median household income of $41,228 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Brownfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brownfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brownfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Brownfield's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brownfield costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brownfield, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$102,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$759	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,228	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Brownfield's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

443.5 /100k

Property Crime

1248.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brownfield is served primarily by BROWNFIELD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brownfield, TX	National Avg
School District	BROWNFIELD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brownfield sees average highs of 55.1°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brownfield, TX
Average High — January	55.1°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	18.0"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Brownfield, TX	National Avg
Population	8,912	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Meadow, TX 12 mi Wellman, TX 13 mi Ropesville, TX 18 mi Welch, TX 19 mi Loop, TX 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Brownfield

Brownfield, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79316

Brownfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownfield, TX affordable or expensive?

Brownfield's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brownfield roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $102,600 and median rent is $759/month.

What is the crime rate in Brownfield, TX?

Brownfield's violent crime rate is 443.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1248.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brownfield?

Public schools in Brownfield are operated by BROWNFIELD ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brownfield, TX a good place to live?

Brownfield, TX has a population of 8,912, a median household income of $41,228, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brownfield?

Brownfield averages 55.1°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brownfield?

Brownfield, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79316.

What is the population of Brownfield?

The population of Brownfield, Texas is 8,912 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brownfield?

Key numbers for living in Brownfield: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $102,600, median household income $41,228, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.