Median home value in zip code 78597 (, TX) is $443,823, up 1.2% year over year. Part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metropolitan area.

Home Value$443,823

YoY Change

+1.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$88,765 on $443,823

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Out of reach50.6% of income

Need $135,429/yr to afford.

PITI$3,160

P/I50.6%

Afford$246K

Gap-$198K

P&I $2,244Tax $666Ins $250

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

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78597 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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