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Brownsville

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$257K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$235K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201720222026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201720222026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201720222026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720222026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720222026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720222026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162017201820192020202220252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,667
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$235K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,693 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1992
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.90%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.10%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.77%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.31%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.46
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,287
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,523 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Brownsville compares

By median home value, Brownsville is the 10th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Cameron County, and its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Cameron County.

Home values in Brownsville

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$178K$395K
neighborhoods in Cameron County ranked by median home value
#Cameron CountyMedian valueHomes
1The Shores$1.5M131
2South Padre Island Golf Club$353K1,204
3Treasure Hills$293K1,144
4Laguna Vista$275K482
5Bay Side Gardens$251K100
6Rio Del Sol$243K737
7Villa Los Pinos$240K1,470
8Reid Hope King$238K257
9Palm Valley$236K754
10Brownsville$235K1,667
11Chula Vista-Orason$220K147
12San Carlos Estates$220K137
13Cottonwood Country Club & Golf Course$209K194
14Villa Pancho$200K600
15South Point$193K426
16Olmito$172K377
17Country Club Estates at Vicc$168K541
18San Pedro$160K390
19Camelot Independent Retirement Village$145K147
20Riverside Park$143K296
21La Paloma$141K1,298
22Encantada-Ranchito El Calaboz$139K903
23Downtown$129K1,959
24Indian Lake$109K437

25 neighborhoods in Cameron County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Brownsville market

What is the median home price in Brownsville, TX?

The median sale price in Brownsville, TX is $256,690 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Brownsville, TX each year?

3 homes sold in Brownsville, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Brownsville, TX?

Brownsville, TX contains 1,667 residential properties, with a median of 1,693 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1992. The median TopHap Estimate is $235K.

How does Brownsville, TX compare to the rest of Cameron County?

By median home value, Brownsville, TX is the 10th most expensive of 25 neighborhoods in Cameron County. Its typical home is worth more than 66% of all homes in Cameron County. Palm Valley ranks just above it and Chula Vista-Orason just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Brownsville, TX?

77% of homes in Brownsville, TX are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Brownsville, TX hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Brownsville, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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