Median home value in zip code 78550 (Harlingen, TX) is $174,073, down 3.1% year over year. Part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area.

Home Value$174,073

YoY Change

-3.1%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$34,815 on $174,073

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Affordable22.3% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,391

P/I22.3%

Afford$219K

Room+$45K

P&I $880Tax $261Ins $250

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

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78550 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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