Brownsville, TX

Metro area in Texas · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.8%

Median Home Value

$199,568

↑ +0.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,434/mo

↑ +2.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8.6%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+41.5%

Income Needed to Buy

$56,473

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,689

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.6

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.5%

12 Months

↑ +2.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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