Median home value in zip code 78521 (Brownsville, TX) is $172,556, up 2.8% year over year. Part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area.

Home Value$172,556

YoY Change

+2.8%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$34,511 on $172,556

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Affordable22.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,381

P/I22.1%

Afford$219K

Room+$46K

P&I $873Tax $259Ins $250

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

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78521 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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