Median home value in zip code 78520 (Brownsville, TX) is $187,794, up 1.4% year over year. Part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area.

Home Value$187,794

YoY Change

+1.4%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$37,559 on $187,794

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Affordable23.7% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,481

P/I23.7%

Afford$222K

Room+$34K

P&I $950Tax $282Ins $250

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + TX ins. 28% per HUD.

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78520 is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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