Global Access Meets Big Opportunity

Brownsville sits at one of the most strategic crossroads in North America, connecting industries to the United States, Mexico, and world markets faster and more efficiently. Located at the southernmost tip of Texas, Brownsville offers direct access to deepwater shipping lanes, international air travel, and major highway and rail networks. Companies here tap into a thriving bi-national workforce and can reach over 180 million consumers within a day’s drive, making Brownsville not just reachable, but unstoppable for economic growth.

Deep Sea Port

The Port of Brownsville offers 17 miles of navigable channel and 40,000 acres of development-ready land, making it the largest land-owning public port in the U.S.

Airports

Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport provides direct flights to major U.S. and Mexican cities, with a modern terminal designed for seamless passenger and cargo operations.

Space Ports

SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica is the launch site for the Starship program, positioning Brownsville at the forefront of commercial space exploration.

Rail Access

The Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway operates 42 miles of track, connecting with Union Pacific and KCSM, facilitating efficient cross-border freight movement.

Workforce

Brownsville boasts a bilingual, bi-national workforce with strengths in manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare, supported by local training institutions.

Demographics

With a median age of 30 and a labor force participation rate of 59.1%, Brownsville offers a youthful, dynamic population ideal for business growth.

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Locate Your Business Go Beyond Borders. Build Beyond Limits. Choosing the right location is more than a map dot—it’s a springboard to global markets, skilled talent, and cross-border opportunity. In Brownsville, you don’t just find a site—you find the momentum to build bigger, faster, and farther than you imagined. Learn More

Expand Your Business When You’re Ready to Grow, We’re Already Moving. Expansion isn’t about waiting—it’s about finding a place built to move at your speed. In Brownsville, high-capacity infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and global connections are already in motion, ready to power your next breakthrough. Learn More

Start Your Business Start Bold. Stay Unstoppable. Starting a business takes guts. Growing it takes the right ground under your feet. Brownsville offers entrepreneurs a rare combination: room to run, resources to scale, and a community that’s ready to champion your success from day one. Learn More

#16

Safest City in the U.S.

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Affordable. Connected. Business-Ready.

Brownsville offers robust global trade access, featuring the Port of Brownsville, the largest land-owning public port in the U.S., with 40,000+ acres of development-ready land and deepwater access.

The region boasts a strong workforce, with 183,000+ available workers and a 59.1% labor force participation rate. Its cost advantage is significant, with living expenses 25% below the national average and housing costs 45% lower than the U.S. average, making it a cost-efficient business hub.

Brownsville's cross-border infrastructure enhances logistics, offering three international bridges and four land ports of entry for seamless access to U.S. and Mexican transportation networks. The regional logistics connectivity is anchored by direct links to Interstate 69E, rail services, and proximity to two major airports.

International Bridges to Mexico

188,000+

Residents with a Median Age of 30.9

25%

Lower Cost of Living than the National Average

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Top Industries

Advanced Manufacturing

Where Precision Meets Possibility.

Brownsville is not just a waypoint for advanced manufacturing. It is the edge where innovation, logistics, and global markets collide. With cross-border supply chains, a ready workforce, and room to scale, Brownsville gives manufacturers the fuel to move faster, smarter, and farther than the competition.

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Aerospace and Technology

Launch Bold. Land Big.

Brownsville is rewriting the rules for aerospace and technology. As home to Starbase and a rising future spaceport corridor, it offers companies the infrastructure, the freedom, and the frontier mindset to push what is possible both on Earth and beyond.

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Food Processing

Feed Markets. Fuel Growth.

Brownsville’s proximity to fresh agricultural sources, bi-national transport routes, and cold chain logistics gives food processors a decisive edge. Companies here cut time to market, reduce shipping costs, and expand into the United States and Latin America without skipping a beat.

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Energy

Powering What’s Next.

Brownsville is built for energy in every form. From Gulf Coast oilfield services to the new wave of clean tech manufacturing, the infrastructure, industrial sites, and logistics networks in Brownsville deliver the power behind the next generation of energy solutions.

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Heavy Manufacturing

Built to Carry the Future.

Brownsville delivers big where heavy industry demands it most. Multimodal logistics, mega-sized sites, and industrial-scale utilities are all in place. For companies ready to move materials, build major assets, and scale without limits, Brownsville makes heavy lifting lighter.

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Population in Brownsville, MSA

Global Connectivity & Infrastructure

Connected to Markets. Connected to the Future.

Brownsville is built to move business across continents and into the future. Anchored by the Port of Brownsville’s deepwater access, three international bridges into Mexico, and seamless connections to Interstate 69E, Brownsville delivers unmatched global reach by land, sea, and air. Companies tap into international markets through Foreign Trade Zone No. 62, ship goods worldwide from Gulf waters, and reach major U.S. hubs by highway and rail. The city’s logistics power is already fueling next-generation industries, with direct ties to SpaceX’s Starbase launch site pushing Brownsville’s infrastructure past the horizon and into orbit.

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Testimonial Videos

Success speaks for itself. In Brownsville, companies are building, growing, and reaching new markets every day. Hear directly from the leaders and innovators who chose Brownsville and are shaping the future from the ground up.

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Safest City in the U.S.

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Quality of Life

Brownsville is a place where ambition meets soul. It is a community where you can launch a career, raise a family, and still have time to watch the sun set over the Gulf. Life here means breathing a little easier, spending a little smarter, and finding a lot more room to dream big.

From the charm of historic streets to the open stretch of coastline just minutes away, Brownsville offers more than just a place to work. It offers a place to live fully, with the kind of culture, connection, and spirit that turns opportunity into belonging.

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