Brownsville Economic Development Council’s Mission:
To lead, facilitate, and promote the economic and industrial development for the Brownsville-Matamoros BORDERPLEX and to build economic prosperity and create employment opportunities in the region by utilizing the resources and expertise of public/private institutions in collaboration with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation.
Market and Community Profile 2
About this Report The Brownsville Market and Community profile covers information essential to relocating, starting and expanding your business in Brownsville, Texas, the Metropolitan Statistical Area (Cameron County) and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. This report considers local conditions – the economy, education, unemployment rates, crime, health care, among others – and compares these conditions to the state and nation. The profile provides a shared base of knowledge from available data and information sources to address the community’s current and future opportunities and challenges. Whether you are an existing business looking to relocate to Brownsville, an entrepreneur looking for some guidance on starting a business in Brownsville or a Brownsville-based company looking to understand local business resources, you will find the report to be an indispensable tool. As your first point of contact for doing business in Brownsville, the Brownsville Economic Development Council (BEDC) has a variety of resources in addition to this publication that can assist you in your business success. This is a dynamic document it is continually edited and updated by the BEDC. To find out more about what we can do for you, please call the BEDC at (956) 541-1183 or visit www.bedc.com.
Why Choose Brownsville? The Brownsville-Matamoros Borderplex offers an opportunity for the local and foreign investor. Brownsville is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, separated by the Rio Grande River from its Mexican sister city, Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The area has become a hub for international trade and commerce due to its ideal geographic location,
solid infrastructure and logistics, valuable resources, pro-business climate, a young and skilled workforce on both sides of the border, low labor costs, and the region’s overall low cost of living. Recently the Port of Brownsville was ranked 1st among the nation’s top 25 foreign trade zones for exports to foreign countries (Foreign-Trade Zones Board’s 74th annual 2013 report to Congress), Brownsville-Matamoros is positioned for the best import-export operations in the global market, with its largest trading partners being the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, all of which have increased their investments in the region. Brownsville is also attracting interest from new markets in South America and Asia. Brownsville was recently named “Top 10 Small American Cities of the Future 2013/14” – FDI Strategy” (Foreign Direct Investment FDImagazine 2013) and ranked number 10 in Forbes list of “Best Cities for Future Growth” in 2013. Brownsville is attracting global attention from companies that cannot help but become part of the promising prosperity that awaits them in the Brownsville/Matamoros Borderplex. In addition to the countless business and investment opportunities, the Brownsville-Matamoros region presents a hybrid of two cultures and languages that make this place unique and exciting. Both cities are historically rich and passionate about the arts, culture, and education. With a year-round pleasant climate and close proximity to water allowing for most kinds of sports and outdoor activities, it is no wonder why people consider Brownsville to be the perfect place to live, learn, work, and play. Market and Community Profile 3
USA
Gulf of Mexico
Location Brownsville is strategically located on the southernmost tip of Texas, separated by the Rio Grande River from its Mexican Sister city, Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
Market and Community Profile 4
Table of Contents
1 Population Population Demographics
8
2 Employment Employment & Unemployment Top 20 Employers in Brownsville Employment by Sector Median Household Income
9 11 12 13
3 Trade Activity Brownsville/South Padre Island Airport Port of Brownsville Brownsville Border Bridge Crossings Top Export Countries for Texas Mexico Top Exports & Imports to Brownsville
14 15 16 18 19
4 Quality of Life
`
Cost of Living Bank Deposits Sales Tax Building Permits
21 23 25 26
5 Education Primary & Secondary Education Brownsville Education Attainment Higher Education University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College Texas State Technical College
28 28 29 30 31
6 Housing
32
7 Utilities
33
8 Crime & Safety
34
9 Climate
35
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10 Matamoros, Tamaulipas
36
POPULATION
Brownsville continues to be the largest city in the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley comprises the following 4 counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and Mexico’s National Institute for Statistics and Geography (INEGI), these 4 U.S. counties, along with their Mexican neighbors, Matamoros, Reynosa, and Rio Bravo, make up a combined population of 2.67 million. A strategic location with a young population, high birth rates, low cost of living, international trade, inbound migration, and a pro-business climate are the main elements contributing towards a growing population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between 1980 and 2010, Brownsville’s population has more than doubled, from 84,997 to 175,023. “The Valley,” as most people refer to it, is considered to be among the country’s largest metropolitan areas. In 2012, the Milken Institute ranked the BrownsvilleHarlingen MSA as No. 29 out of 200 largest metros in the U.S. This region is currently the 3rd largest market in Texas, the 23rd largest market in the country, and it is considered the largest U.S./Mexico border region in America.
Population Statistics Population Stats. Brownsville Brownsville
BrownsvilleMSA* MSA* Brownsville Texas Texas UnitedStates States United Population % Population Change% Δ Brownsville Brownsville BrownsvilleMSA* MSA* Brownsville Texas Texas UnitedStates States United Population Population Growth Growth Brownsville Brownsville Texas Texas USA USA
1980 1980 84,997 84,997
1990 1990 98,962 98,962
2000 2000 139,722 139,722
2010
2,013 2010 2014 175,023 175,023 175,023 181,860 406,220 415,557 406,220 417,276
209,727 209,727 14,229,191 14,229,191 226,545,805 226,545,805
260,120 260,120 17,044,714 16,986,335 249,464,396 248,845,816
335,227 335,227 20,851,820 26,059,203 20,851,820 25,145,561 25,145,561 26,448,193 281,421,906 308,745,538 316,869,000 281,421,906 308,745,538 316,128,839
%%ΔChange 20002000-2013 2013 25.3% 30.2%
2020 2020 Projection Projection 200,000 N/A
23.9% 24.5% 25.9% 26.8%
491,465 491,465 30,858,449 30,858,449
12.6% 12.3%
324,927,000 324,927,000
44,872,038 44,872,038 377,350,000 377,350,000
1980 1980
1990 1990
2000 2000
2010 2010
2013 2014
0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
16.4% 16.4% 19.5% 19.4%
64.4% 64.4% 46.5% 46.5%
105.9% 105.9% 76.7%76.7%
105.9%114.0% 83.1% 85.9%
0.0% 0.0%
10.1% 9.8%
24.2% 24.2%
36.3.9% 36.3%
39.9% 39.5%
2040 2040 Projection Projection 250,000 N/A 594,027 594,027
*Brownsville MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) consists of Cameron County, which includes the city of Brownsville, Harlingen, La Feria, Los Fresnos, Palm Valley, Port Isabel, Rio Hondo, and San Benito; the towns of Bayview, Combes, Indian Lake, Laguna Vista, Los Indios, Primera, Rancho Viejo, Santa Rosa, and South Padre Island. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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POPULATION
Percentage Population Growth 120.0%
114.0% 105.9%
100.0% 85.9% 80.0%
76.7% 64.4%
60.0%
46.5%
40.0%
0.0%
39.5%
2010
2014
24.2%
16.4%
20.0%
36.3%
19.4% 9.8%
0.0% 1980
1990
Brownsville
2000 Texas
USA
P OP UT L AT ION : BROWN SV IL L E M SA & BROWN SV ILLE Brownsville
Brownsville MSA*
406,220
417,276
175,023
181,860
2010
2014
335,227 209,727
260,120
84,997
98,962
1980
1990
Source: U.S. Census B
139,722 2000
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POPULATION Brownsville Demographics
Male 2000
2013
% Change
Median Age
Male
65,783
84,053
27.8%
27
Female
73,939
93,742
26.8%
29
Sex
Ethnicity
2013
% Change
Total Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
127,535
166,015
30.2%
Mexican
103,297
161,065
55.9%
Puerto Rican
215
273
27.0%
Cuban
159
175
10.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino
23,864
4,502
-81.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino
12,187
11,780
-3.3%
White Alone
10,826
9,142
-15.6%
2000
2013
% Change
0-19
53,410
66,324
24%
20-34
30,949
36,448
18%
35-54
32,863
42,896
31%
55-64
9,218
14,743
60%
65+
13,282
17,384
31%
Total
139,722
177,795
27%
Source: U.S. Census
47%
53%
2000
Age
Female
Mexican
Puerto Rican
Cuban
Other Hispanic or Latino
White Alone
7%
6%
87%
Age Groups 0-19
20-34
8%
35-54
55-64
10% 37%
24% 21% Market and Community Profile 8
65+
EMPLOYMENT Employment & Unemployment
The Brownsville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has a workforce that has experienced a continuous increase in employment numbers with the exception of the economic recession in 2008, which inevitably affected employment levels throughout the country. In 2014, Brownsville ranked no. 9 in Job Growth on Forbes list of Best Places for Business and Careers. As shown in the graph below, the number of jobs in the Brownsville MSA came back up to pre-recession levels after a slight decrease in 2009. In the years 2010 and 2011, the number of jobs increased though the unemployment rate remained high. It may seem paradoxical to see these two figures going the same direction. Typically when employment numbers raise, unemployment rates drop, however there are exceptions. At the same time that more people are becoming employed, the civilian labor force pool is also growing due to our increasing student graduate population, as well as the influx of individuals migrating to Brownsville seeking employment.
Brownsville MSA Employment 2014*
150,234 148,102
2012
146,112 144,131
2010
142,142 137,494
2008
135,933 134,040
2006
133,357 129,893
2004 115,000
129,998 120,000
125,000
130,000
135,000
140,000
145,000
150,000
155,000
Number of People Employed
Source: Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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EMPLOYMENT Employment & Unemployment
Brownsville MSA Labor Force & Employment Civilian Labor Force
Employment
Employment Growth Rate
170,000
2%
165,000
1%
160,000
1%
155,000
0%
150,000
-1%
145,000 140,000
-1%
135,000
-2%
Brownsville MSA Employment and Unemployment Employment
Unemployment
Unemployment Rate
160,000
15%
140,000
13%
120,000
11%
100,000
9%
80,000
7%
60,000
5%
40,000
3%
20,000
1% -1%
0
Source: Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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EMPLOYMENT Top 20 Employers in Brownsville
Top 20 Employers
Employer
Sector
Employees
1
Brownsville Independent School District
Education
7708
2
Caring For You Home Health
Medical/Healthcare
2,632
3
Cameron County
Government
2,040
4
University of Texas at Brownsville
Education
1,625
5
Keppel Amfels
Manufacturing
1,400
6
City of Brownsville
Government
1,200
7
Abundant Life Home Health
Medical / Healthcare
1,200
8
Wal-Mart
Retail
1,055
9
H-E-B Grocery
Retail
975
10
Valley Regional Medical Center
Medical / Healthcare
786
11
Valley Baptist Medical Center
Medical / Healthcare
738
12
Maximus
Call Center
700
13
Teleperformance
Call Center
564
14
Stripes
Gas / Food / Retail
550
15
ESCO Marine
Manufacturing
520
16
Brownsville Public Utilities Board
Utilities
498
17
All Star Metals
Manufacturing
430
18
Trico Technologies
Manufacturing
420
19
Texas Southmost College
Education
401
20
National Electric Coil
Manufacturing
311
Source: Brownsville Economic Development Council
Brownsville has many assets that make it an area well poised for significant job growth and economic development. In July 2014, Brownsville ranked No. 17 on the list of Most Recession-Recovered Cities out of 150 largest cities in the U.S. Some of the critical factors that place Brownsville at an advantage include the ever-growing skillful workforce on both sides of the U.S. / Mexico border, a burgeoning student population at the local university and technical college, and the international trading ports that facilitate trade for both countries. Recently, FDI Magazine identified Brownsville as the “Number one cost-effective city for foreign-direct investment in North America.” With Mexican investments just across the border and foreign investments coming from overseas, Brownsville’s workforce and employment numbers will continue to grow, and the unemployment rate drop. The Brownsville MSA employment population is dispersed through various industries. The top three industries that make up most of the employment population include: Education & Health Services, Government and Trade, transportation and utilities.
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EMPLOYMENT Employment by Sector
Employment by Sector Comparison 140,000 120,000 100,000
2000
80,000
2013
60,000 40,000 20,000 0
Employment by Sector
Education & Health Services Total Government
22.9%
Trade, Transportation, & Utilities Leisure & Hospitality
19.0%
Professional/Business Services Manufacturing
25.3%
Financial Activities
10.2% 2.5% 0.8%
4.0% 2.8%
4.2%
8.5%
Other Services Mining, Logging, & Construction Information
Source: Texas Workforce Commission and Bureau of Labor Statistics
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EMPLOYMENT Income
Brownsville MSA
Brownsville Income and Benefits (in 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars)
Estimate
Income and Benefits (in 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars)
Estimate
Total households
49,344
Total households
117,836
Less than $10,000
7,451
Less than $10,000
16,851
$10,000 to $14,999
4,836
$10,000 to $14,999
10,959
$15,000 to $24,999
7,648
$15,000 to $24,999
18,618
$25,000 to $34,999
6,267
$25,000 to $34,999
15,201
$35,000 to $49,999
7,007
$35,000 to $49,999
16,261
$50,000 to $74,999
7,698
$50,000 to $74,999
18,618
$75,000 to $99,999
3,454
$75,000 to $99,999
8,838
$100,000 to $149,999
3,010
$100,000 to $149,999
8,131
$150,000 to $199,999
1,135
$150,000 to $199,999
2,357
$200,000 or more
2,121
$200,000 or more
839
Median household income (dollars)
32,105
Median household income (dollars)
33,179
Mean household income (dollars)
47,321
Mean household income (dollars)
48,645
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P
TRADE ACTIVITY Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
Airline Activity Brownsville/ South Padre Island International Airport 2014*
93,238
81,589 93,383 89,770 89,000 87,705 83,410 85,521 93,852 91,450 77,244 67,623
2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 0
104,552 103,769 84,278 82,165 79,366 81,722 91,444 90,077 75,295 66,060
40,000
80,000
120,000
Enplaned Passengers
160,000
200,000
Deplaned Passengers
Air Cargo Brownsville/ South Padre Island International Airport 2014*
3
2
2012
3
2
2010
4
2
2008
4
2006
4 4
5
2004 0
1
2
3
4
5
9 6
7
8
9
Pounds of air cargo Enplaned, Deplaned, & Transfers in Millions Source: Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport Note: * includes data up to October 2014
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TRADE ACTIVITY Port of Brownsville Port of Brownsville: Waterborne Cargo 6
Metric Tons in Millions
5 4 3 2 1 0 2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
Waterborne Cargo Note: * includes data up to June 2014
Waterborne Cargo: by Product Classification (2012)
Waterborne Cargo
2012 Total
2012%
Metallic Ores Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels
30,760.44
0.6
363,356.58
6.7
Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels
Chemicals & Allied Products
44,160.88
0.8
Chemicals & Allied Products
Petroleum & Coal Products
2,749,827.81
50.6
Petroleum & Coal Products
Primary Metal Products
2,012,647.27
37.0
Primary Metal Products
Waste & Scrap Materials
214,645.24
4.0
Waste & Scrap Materials
Total
5,433,235.44
100
Metallic Ores
Source: Port of Brownsville
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TRADE ACTIVITY Brownsville Border Bridge Crossings
Vehicle Crossings
Rail Crossings
Northbound
Southbound
Jun-14
Jun-14
Apr-14
Apr-14
Feb-14
Feb-14
Dec-13
Dec-13
Oct-13
Oct-13
Aug-13
Aug-13
Jun-13
Jun-13
0
200
400
0
600
5
Pedestrian Crossings
Truck Crossings
Jun-14
Jun-14
Apr-14
Apr-14
Feb-14
Feb-14
Dec-13
Dec-13
Oct-13
Oct-13
Aug-13
Aug-13
Jun-13
Jun-13
100
15
Thousands
Thousands
0
10
200
Thousands
300
400
0
10
20
30
Thousands
Source: Rio Grande Valley Partnership
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40
TRADE ACTIVITY Brownsville Border Bridge Crossings
Total Crossings Thousands
Brownsville Border Bridge Crossings 14,000 12,000 Vehicle Crossings
10,000
Pedestrian Crossings
8,000
Truck Crossings
6,000
Truck Crossings
4,000 2,000 0 2007
YEARLY CROSSINGS
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
Northbound
7,500,014
5,512,292
4,002,230
4,074,893
3,709,400
4,487,407
4,784,585
2,585,549
Southbound
4,081,138
5,231,131
4,138,648
3,380,174
3,846,507
3,276,389
2,544,864
1,743,872
11,581,152
10,743,423
8,140,878
7,455,067
7,555,907
7,763,796
7,329,449
4,329,421
Northbound
2,537,734
2,493,451
2,086,622
2,366,925
2,109,895
2,104,561
2,117,807
1,263,387
Southbound
1,266,339
1,839,580
2,026,537
1,986,628
1,928,719
1,850,098
1,781,808
1,068,146
3,804,073
4,333,031
4,113,159
4,353,553
4,038,614
3,954,659
3,954,659
2,331,533
Northbound
180,425
186,248
135,113
177,687
177,986
190,204
177,008
218,762
Southbound
120,645
182,414
167,717
185,590
187,714
201,189
190,815
113,829
301,070
368,662
302,830
363,277
365,700
391,393
391,393
332,591
Northbound
6,536
80,147
36,134
42,453
39,398
43,044
43,632
47,681
Southbound
38,323
72,609
40,981
47,037
45,246
53,608
41,981
50,089
44,859
152,756
77,115
89,490
84,644
96,652
96,652
97,770
Vehicle Crossings
TOTAL Pedestrian Crossings
TOTAL Truck Crossings
TOTAL Truck Crossings
TOTAL
Note: *Includes incomplete data set, data up to August 2014 Source: Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development; U.S. Customs & Bridge Operators
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TRADE ACTIVITY Texas Top 20 Export Countries
Top Export Countries for Texas Rank 1
Partner Mexico
2013 $94,438,397,422
2013 Market Share 33.8%
2
Canada
$23,858,926,718
8.5%
3
Brazil
$10,035,107,244
3.6%
4
China
$10,303,454,835
3.7%
5
Netherlands
$9,597,287,714
3.4%
6
South Korea
$7,761,451,730
2.8%
7
Colombia
$5,631,163,427
2.0%
8
Singapore
$6,383,402,734
2.3%
9
Venezuela
$6,924,634,125
2.5%
10
Japan
$4,673,937,868
1.7%
11
Belgium
$4,321,680,141
1.5%
12
Chile
$4,269,918,433
1.5%
13
Taiwan
$3,470,912,384
1.2%
14
Saudi Arabia
$3,977,654,964
1.4%
15
United Kingdom
$4,234,524,630
1.5%
16
France
$3,826,827,729
1.4%
17
Nigeria
$2,169,857,279
0.8%
18
Argentina
$2,593,649,545
0.9%
19 20
Peru Turkey
$2,623,662,119 $2,582,426,859
0.9% 0.9%
2013 Exports of NAICS Total
In thousands [$ USD]
Source: Office of Trade & Economic Analysis, International Trade Administration
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TRADE ACTIVITY Brownsville’s Top 20 Exports to Mexico
Brownsville's Top 25 Exports to Mexico – 2014 RANK
SITC
TRADE VALUE
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1
33460
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations
1,196,845,360
2
78439
Other parts and accessories
228,223,762
3
22220
Soya beans
220,088,972
4
82119
Parts of the seats of subgroup 821.1
154,529,918
5
79299
Civilian Aircraft, Engines and Parts
139,474,716
6
68913
Tantalum, unwrought (including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering); waste and scrap; powders
115,920,996
7
77642
Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
97,827,402
8
76160
Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus
84,976,219
9
68421
Aluminium bars, rods and profiles
79,021,627
10
59899
Other chemical products and preparations
74,195,844
11
76412
Other apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, including apparatus for communication in a wired or wireless network (such as a local or wide area network)
73,021,224
12
69969
Articles of iron or steel, n.e.s.
72,825,221
13
77835
Parts of the equipment of heading 778.34
72,595,285
14
89399
Other articles
67,342,686
15
78432
Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs)
60,680,365
16
77220
Printed circuits
60,476,139
17
89319
Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, n.e.s.; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures
57,203,832
18
87193
Other optical devices, appliances and instruments
56,243,616
19
77258
Plugs and sockets
56,167,190
20
57431
Polycarbonates
55,783,312
Source: Texas Center for Border Economic & Enterprise Development
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TRADE ACTIVITY Brownsville’s Top 20 Imports from Mexico
Brownsville's Top 25 Imports from Mexico – 2014 TRADE VALUE
RANK
SITC
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1
78439
Other parts and accessories
582,066,044
2
77865
Ceramic dielectric fixed capacitors, multilayer
375,427,808
3
82119
Parts of the seats of subgroup 821.1
276,336,346
4
78432
Other parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs)
199,716,986
5
93100
Special transactions and commodities not classified according to kind
187,435,221
6
33460
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations
169,813,213
7
77834
Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of subgroup 778.2), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
120,347,274
8
52236
Other inorganic acids
111,451,092
9
23211
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR)
109,890,249
10
77261
Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of subgroup 772.4 or 772.5, for electrical control or the distribution of electricity
104,453,216
11
77121
Static converters (e.g., rectifiers)
102,012,648
12
72393
Parts for boring or sinking machinery of heading 723.37 or 723.44
93,561,891
13
77885
Parts of the equipment of heading 778.84
84,457,316
14
76211
Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles - combined with sound-recording or reproducing apparatus
83,894,375
15
77835
Parts of the equipment of heading 778.34
83,006,551
16
89961
Hearing-aids (excluding parts and accessories)
72,807,768
17
71620
Motors (other than motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W) and generators, direct current
70,618,398
18
77255
Other switches
68,734,001
19
66492
Multiple-walled insulating units of glass
66,627,808
20
78433
Brakes and servo-brakes and parts thereof
65,754,100
Source: Texas Center for Border Economic & Enterprise Development
Market and Community Profile 20
QUALITY OF LIFE Cost of Living Cost of Living Index – 2013 Annual Average Data Urban Area and State
Composite
Grocery
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Health
Miscellaneous
(100%)
(13.56%)
(27.02%)
(10.30%)
(12.35%)
(4.64%)
(32.17%)
U.S. Average
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Brownsville, TX
89.9
90.3
75.5
96.4
97.3
97.4
95.1
Las Vegas, NV
100.8
96.8
100.4
85.4
101.2
103.6
106.8
McAllen, TX
88.2
83.5
79.4
100.0
94.8
88.8
90.8
San Diego, CA
130.0
101.9
200.3
97.7
113.6
109.9
104.9
Seattle, WA
117.8
100.3
137.7
96.6
116
120.3
115.6
Phoenix, AZ
96.0
93.6
96.9
97.6
95.8
96.0
95.7
St. Louis, MO
94.3
98.9
74.0
113.4
102.7
101.4
98.2
Denver, CO
104.2
93.7
116.3
101.3
95.0
103.9
103.4
San Francisco, CA
161.6
119.5
295.6
95.1
115.2
120.1
116.8
Dallas, TX
95.9
92.6
76.0
106.9
102.5
99.3
106.7
New York, NY
171.6
119.1
322.5
124.1
112.2
110.5
119.6
Miami, FL
107.6
100.2
118.8
95.7
110.7
104.6
104.7
Atlanta, GA
95.3
91.4
87.7
92.1
102.3
102.7
100.0
Boston, MA
139.7
125.8
176.5
144.4
104.4
126.3
130.2
Charlotte, NC
95.7
101.9
84.3
106.6
98.7
98.3
97.3
Detroit, MI
95.6
85.7
91.9
104.1
102.8
100.5
96.6
Corpus Christi, TX
92.1
83.2
83.4
113.5
96.3
92.1
94.4
San Antonio, TX
88.8
81.7
80.0
82.7
95.7
83.9
96.9
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living 2013- ANNUAL AVERAGE DATA This is the overall cost of living index, which takes into account grocery, housing, utilities, transportation, health and miscellaneous expenses. The nationwide average score is 100. Therefore, if this result has a score of 110, it is 10% higher than the U.S average.
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QUALITY OF LIFE Cost of Living Cost of Living Index Comparison 2013 Cost of Living Index
Brownsville
Brownsville
Texas
Overall Index
89.9%
92.9%
Grocery
90.3%
90.8%
Housing
75.5%
85.4%
Utilities
96.4%
94.1%
Transportation
97.3%
96.0%
Health
97.4%
94.8%
Misc.
95.1%
97.8%
Texas
120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Overall Index
Grocery
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Health
Misc.
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living 2013 Annual Average data
Market and Community Profile 22
QUALITY OF LIFE Bank Deposits
Amount of Bank Deposits made in Brownsville MSA $4,400 Millions of Dollars
$4,300 $4,200 $4,100 $4,000 $3,900 $3,800 $3,700 $3,600 $3,500
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Series1 $3,874,912 $4,072,490 $4,294,093 $4,169,598 $4,170,403 $4,159,841 $4,113,431 $4,150,072
Number of Bank of Offices in Brownsville MSA 90 85 80 75 70 No. of Offices
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
82
85
83
84
86
84
82
78
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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QUALITY OF LIFE Bank Deposits
Bank Deposits for all FDIC-Insured Institutions in Brownsville MSA Commercial Banks
Savings Institutions
Number of
All Institutions (Total)
Number of
Number of
Institutions
Offices
Deposits in millions
Institutions
Offices
Deposits in millions
Institutions
Offices
Deposits in millions
2000
10
51
$2,281
1
9
$235
11
60
$2,516
2001
12
54
$2,425
1
9
$255
13
63
$2,680
2002
13
53
$2,560
1
8
$242
14
61
$2,802
2003
13
57
$2,891
1
7
$237
14
64
$3,128
2004
14
64
$3,396
0
0
$0
14
64
$3,396
2005
14
71
$3,493
0
0
$0
14
71
$3,493
2006
14
74
$3,768
0
0
$0
14
74
$3,768
2007
15
82
$3,875
0
0
$0
15
82
$3,875
2008
16
85
$4,072
0
0
$0
16
85
$4,072
2009
17
83
$4,294
0
0
$0
17
83
$4,294
2010
17
84
$4,169
0
0
$0
17
84
$4,169
2011
18
86
$4,170
0
0
$0
18
86
$4,170
2012
19
84
$4,159
0
0
$0
19
84
$4,159
2013
20
82
$4,113
0
0
$0
20
82
$4,113
2014
18
78
$4,150
0
0
$0
18
78
$4,150
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Note: Data as of June 30 of the corresponding year
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QUALITY OF LIFE Sales Tax
Total Local Sales Tax Allocation $40 $35
Millionsof Dollars
$30 $25
$25.5
$26.6
2004
2005
$30.1
$31.8
2006
2007
$33.7
$30.7
$30.7
$31.9
2009
2010
2011
$33.3
$33.8
$35.4
2012
2013
2014
$20 $15 $10 $5 $0 2008
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Sales Tax Allocation Comparison
Last 12 Months: Jan. 13 - Dec. 14 Previous Year: Jan 12 - Dec. 13
Thousands of Dollars
$4,000 $3,600 $3,200 $2,800 $2,400 $2,000 JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Note: taxes collected on sales made two months or more prior to the allocation payment.
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QUALITY OF LIFE Building Permits
Infrastructure helps determine the success of manufacturing and agricultural activities. Investments in water, sanitation, energy, housing, and transport also improve lives and help reduce poverty. There has been a substantial rise in commercial construction, showing signs of economic growth — not quite where it was before the recession, but getting better. The city’s building inspection department reports that it issued building permits for $70 million worth of commercial construction projects for September 2014.The kinds of permits the department issues include, permits for signs, swimming pools, demolition, carports, garages, as well as, for residential and commercial construction, repairs, re-roofing, and additions.
Brownsville Building Permits
Commercial Building Permits Residential Building Permits
$400 $350
Millions
$300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014*
Sources: City of Brownsville Building Permits Department; Rio Grande Valley Partnership *incomplete data set
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QUALITY OF LIFE Building Permits
140
$120,000
120
$100,000
100
$80,000
80
$60,000
60
$40,000
40
$20,000 Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
Jul
Jun
Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
0
2014 Jan
20 Dec
Number of Dwelling Units
Value
$0
Number of Dwelling Units
Average Value per Dwelling Unit
Date
Units
Percent Change
Value ($)
Percent Change
2013 - Jan
99
43.5
95,500
2
Feb
85
37.1
118,600
19.6
Mar
81
-16.5
131,900
51.4
Apr
66
-28.3
108,500
10.7
May
84
-5.6
84,900
-13
Jun
65
-12.2
92,300
-9.2
Jul
109
26.7
97,300
8.5
Aug
60
-29.4
106,100
5.4
Sep
65
-5.8
104,000
-13.1
Oct
71
-4.1
104,900
-3.7
Nov
67
6.3
89,500
-20.1
Dec
130
170.8
92,500
1.5
2014 - Jan
71
-9
102,200
14.2
Feb
75
-11.8
92,700
-21.8
Mar
79
-2.5
98,500
-25.3
Apr
111
68.2
86,700
-20.1
May
94
11.9
90,200
6.2
Jun
95
48.4
84,300
-6.1
Jun
95
48.4
84,300
-6.1
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
92 102 64 87 48
-15.6 72.9 0 22.5 -26.2
90,500 79,300 94,300 92,800 107,900
-6.2 -26.4 -10.6 -11.5 22.3
Source: Real Estate Center Texas A&M University
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Average Value Per Dwelling Unit
Units
Brownsville MSA Single-Family Building Permits
EDUCATION Primary & Secondary Education Access to education is key to our success. Our community is committed to offering our residents with a high quality education. Our region continuously strives to raise the standards of its education system. The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) was awarded the Broad Prize for Urban Education in 2008, an annual $1 million award that honors school districts across the U.S. making the greatest progress in raising student achievement. In addition, three Brownsville Independent School District elementary schools are finalists for the 2015 National Excellence in Urban Education award. BISD high schools have also developed 8 magnet academic programs in an effort to align their curriculum to 21st century career forecasts and individual student’s interest. BISD is the largest employer in the Rio Grande Valley, with approximately 7,708 employees working for 60 schools serving 49,772 students.
Brownsville 2012 Primary & Secondary Education
# of Schools
Students
Elementary School
37
24,821
Middle School
11
10,893
High School
8
13,533
Private School
11
3,110
Charter School (Affiliated with BISD)
4
525
Charter School
6
1,743
Total
77
54,625
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Educational Attainment
Estimate
Percent
Population 25 years and over
98,205
98,205
Less than 9th grade
22,489
22.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma
14,043
14.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21,703
22.1%
Some college, no degree
18,168
18.5%
Associate's degree
5,696
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
11,588
11.8%
Graduate or professional degree
4,419
4.5%
Percent high school graduate or higher
61,673
62.8%
Percent bachelor's degree or higher
16,007
16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau - American Fact Finder
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EDUCATION Higher Education
Centers of higher education in the Brownsville Borderplex offer our community access to technical, associate, bachelor, master and doctorate degrees. Texas Southmost College (TSC) is an integral component of our community. TSC is a community college that offers associate degrees and certificates in over 50 associate and certificate programs. The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) is a public institution that provides unique academic opportunities to over 8,000 students; it is a member of the University of Texas System. UTB utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. UTB currently offers 71 undergraduate bachelor’s programs and 24 graduate programs for Master’s and doctoral degrees. This institution provides the region with high quality education, its in-state tuition and fees are $5,372 (201314); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,834 (2013-14). Starting fall 2015, UTB will merge with the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) to become the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UT-RGV). In 2014, The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine ranked UTB as No. 9 in the nation in its yearly review of the “Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics.” In addition, UTB ranked No. 5 (tied with University of California-Santa Barbara, University of Houston) in mathematics and statistics.
Fall 2013 Student Enrollment 10,000 9,000
8,612
8,000 7,000 6,000
5,332
5,000 4,000
3,018
3,000 2,000 1,000 0 UTB
TSC
TSTC
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EDUCATION University of Texas at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College
Texas Southmost College
UT Brownsville Ethnicity
Fall 2014
Ethnicity
Fall 2013
White (Non-Hispanic)
504
White (Non-Hispanic)
44
Black (Non-Hispanic)
81
Black (Non-Hispanic)
5
Hispanic
7,841
Hispanic
2,880
Asian or Pacific Islander
111
Asian or Pacific Islander
12
Native American
10
Native American
2
Other
65
International
0
Other
75
Gender
Gender
Male
3,595
Female
5,017
Age Under 18
Male
1,280
Female
1,738
Age 224
Under 18
441
18-25
5,594
18-25
1,614
25-35
1,666
25-35
607
36-45
763
36-45
244
Over 45
365
Over 45
112
Total Enrollment
8,612
Total Enrollment
3,018
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EDUCATION Texas State Technical College
Texas State Technical College – Harlingen, TX Ethnicity
Fall 2000
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
White (Non-Hispanic)
384
556
490
421
353
Black (Non-Hispanic)
13
38
40
36
37
2,847
5,038
5,131
4,923
4,813
Asian or Pacific Islander
20
44
34
31
37
Native American
2
2
6
6
8
International
0
2
7
7
4
Other
0
99
99
85
80
Male
1,692
2,677
2,710
2,624
2,590
Female
1,574
3,102
3,097
2,885
2,742
TOTAL
3,266
5,779
5,807
5,509
5,332
Hispanic
Gender
TSTC Students Enrolled 6,000
Total Students Enrolled, 5,332
5,500 5,000 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 Fall 2000
Fall 2001
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
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HOUSING MARKET Sales (Housing units)
Dollar Volume
100
$16
90
$14
80
$12
Housing Units
70 60
$10
50
$8
40
$6
30
$4
20
Home Prices Comparison
Nov-14
Oct-14
Sep-14
Aug-14
Jul-14
Jun-14
May-14
Apr-14
Mar-14
Feb-14
Jan-14
Dec-13
Nov-13
Oct-13
Sep-13
Aug-13
Jul-13
Jun-13
May-13
Apr-13
$0
Mar-13
0
Feb-13
$2 Jan-13
10
BRO Average Price
BRO Median Price
TX Average Price
TX Median Price
$300,000 Housing Prices
$250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0
Source: Real Estate Center Texas A&M University
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Dollar Volume (in millions)
Home Sales in Brownsville
UTILITIES Average Number of Services Billed by Utility Electric
Water (10,000 gallons)
Wastewater (8,000 gallons)
49,500 49,000 48,500 48,000 47,500 47,000 46,500 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14
Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14
Total Average Residentail Monthly Charges per Utility
(Based on 1,000 kWH of electric, 10,000 gallons of water, and 8,000 gallons of water consumption)
Electric
$140.00
Water
Wastewater
$120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $0.00 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14
Source: Brownsville Public Utilities Board (PUB)
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CRIME & SAFETY The Brownsville Police Department participates in the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, which is the reporting of 7 index crimes, this allows us to measurement and analyze the crime index for the city. In 2013, there were a total of 8,311 index crimes in the City of Brownsville as compared to 10,232 in 2009. The crime index decreased 18.7% from 2009 to 2013. According to the most recent FBI crime report, the Brownsville crime index is 33% lower than the National average.
Offense Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Theft TOTALS OFFENSE Murder Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Theft TOTALS
2010 7 31 165 360 1,286 7,784 246 9,879 2013 1 61 136 275 1,140 6,441 257 8,311
2011 2 37 109 353 1,009 7,015 163 8,688
2012 3 38 125 307 1,145 6,986 206 8,810
2013 1 61 136 275 1,140 6,441 257 8,311
2012 3 38 125 307 1,145 6,986 206 8,810
(+/-) -2 23 11 -32 -5 -545 51 -499
% -66.7% 60.5% 8.8% -10.4% -0.4% -7.8% 24.8% -5.7%
Source: City of Brownsville Police Department Note: The seven index crimes are categorized as crimes against persons or property crimes.
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CLIMATE Weather Activity
Degrees Fahrenheit
2014 Brownsville Climate
74
72
55
53
Jan
61
Feb
Mar
67
Apr
76
72
May
95
93
93
89
85
80
Avg. High
Jun
91 77
77
Jul
Avg. Low
Aug
87 74
80 68
Sep
Oct
73 59
54
Nov
Dec
Historic Avg. High
Avg. Low
Avg. Precip
Record High
Record Low
Jan
72°F
52°F
1.27 in.
93°F (1971)
18°F (1881)
Feb
74°F
55°F
1.12 in.
94°F (1986)
12°F (1899)
Mar
80°F
60°F
1.23 in.
106°F (1984)
28°F (1901) 37°F (1903)
Apr
85°F
66°F
1.54 in.
102°F (1984)
May
89°F
72°F
2.64 in.
102°F (1999)
41°F (1895)
Jun
93°F
76°F
2.57 in.
103°F (1918)
56°F (1919)
Jul
93°F
77°F
2.04 in.
103°F (1897)
57°F (1895)
Aug
95°F
77°F
2.44 in.
104°F (2005)
63°F (1967)
Sep
91°F
74°F
5.92 in.
105°F (2000)
51°F (1909)
Oct
87°F
67°F
3.74 in.
99°F (1900)
35°F (1993)
Nov
79°F
59°F
1.82 in.
98°F (1906)
27°F (1911)
Dec
72°F
53°F
1.15 in.
94°F (1977)
16°F (1989)
Brownsville Annual Precipitation
5.92
Inches of Rain
Month
2.64
2.04
1.54 1.23
1.27
3.74
2.57
1.82 2.44
1.15
1.12
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
`
Source: NOAA
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MATAMOROS, MEXICO Population
Matamoros & Tamaulipas State Population
Matamoros
Tamaulipas
4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000
2,527,328
2,753,222
3,502,700
3,268,554
3,024,238
2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000
363,217
519,226
489,193
462,157
418,141
0 1995
2000
2005
Population Growth
2010
Matamoros
2014
Tamaulipas
45% 38.59%
40%
34.68%
35%
37.31%
30% 25% 15.12%
20%
19.66%
15% 10%
8.94%
5% 0%
29.33%
27.24%
0.00% 1995
2000
2005
2010
2014
Source: National Statistics Institute (INEGI)
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MATAMOROS, MEXICO Employment
Number of Jobs
103,843
104,124
103,101
102,551
101,700
101,926
101,603
100,000
101,334
101,000
101,670
102,000
101,665
103,427
103,000
103,322
104,000
103,928
104,525
105,000
99,000
Employment by Sector 2014
Electronics Automotive
32%
Automotive
29%
Service Providers
13%
Electronics Motors
10%
Chemicals
7%
Textile
6%
6%
Electronics Automotive
3%
Automotive
7% 32%
Electronics Motors
10%
Chemicals
13%
Textile
29% Plastics
3%
TOTAL
100%
Sources: National Statistics Institute (INEGI); Matamoros Economic Development Committee (CODEM)
Service Providers
Plastics
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MATAMOROS, MEXICO Maquila Activity
Total No. of Jobs in Matamoros
Maquila Jobs
120,000 100,000
No. of Jobs
80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Jan-12 Feb-12
Education
# of schools
# of students
# of teachers
454
101,000
3,813
Technical Schools (Continued Education)
7
11,608
839
Higher Education (Colleges)
18
16,648
1,112
Primary Education (Pre-school & Grades 1-12)
Sources: Matamoros Maquiladora Association (AMMAC); Matamoros Economic Development Committee (CODEM)
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