Provisional grade — derived from this report's measured data points; the county detector suite has not measured this geography yet. The measured ARED Score replaces it on the suite's next run.
ZIP 78520 — Brownsville
The 78520 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price correction, with median sale prices showing a significant year-over-year decline. Despite the lower price point, the market remains somewhat competitive with a moderate supply of inventory and consistent sales activity. Buyers are finding more favorable conditions compared to the previous year, while sellers are adjusting to a more balanced market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking proximity to the city center and major employment hubs in Brownsville.
Median prices moved down 17.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.6% · poverty 23.2% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 78520, Cameron County TX
Crime trends in Brownsville are generally monitored at the city level, with the area experiencing typical urban challenges; specific ZIP-level comparative data is not determinable.
Schools in the 78520 area are primarily served by the Brownsville Independent School District, which maintains a range of ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The region is subject to coastal weather risks, including hurricane and tropical storm exposure, necessitating flood insurance and windstorm coverage for many residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the Port of Brownsville, space industry expansion, and cross-border trade, with ongoing infrastructure projects supporting regional development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents in 78520 have access to major thoroughfares like I-69E and US-77, facilitating commutes toward the Brownsville employment core and surrounding industrial hubs.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Rio Grande, with shopping and dining districts concentrated along major commercial corridors like Boca Chica Boulevard.
The rental market in 78520 is characterized by steady demand from local workers and families, with a mix of single-family and multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by international trade, manufacturing, and the growing aerospace sector, with significant employment provided by the Port of Brownsville and local government.
The area is served by a network of highways and local bus transit, with ongoing efforts to improve regional connectivity.
Development activity is focused on residential infill and commercial revitalization along major arterial roads.
The Cameron County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, adhering to state-mandated appraisal standards.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to taxes from the Brownsville ISD, Cameron County, and the City of Brownsville, among other special utility districts.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal region are influenced by windstorm and flood risk, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
A central community park featuring walking trails and recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Awaiting measured history — this chart renders once enough refresh-cycle reads accumulate (a one-point series is not a trend).
Standard trend model — solid = measured history · dashed = projection anchored at each line's last measured point, following that series' trailing pace (CAGR capped ±12%/yr) or trailing mean · projections are estimates, not measured reads · every charted series runs the standard 5-year historical window with a 1-year forecast, trimmed from the full retained ledger — the forecast always extends into the future year (a lagging ledger bridges to it) and stops there on purpose: authoritative, not wizardry · every price line is county-assessed value from the district CAD — the tier's same-parcel assessment roll-up on the momentum tile, the assessed trajectory in raw dollar levels and as a YoY-chained index (base 100), and the month-over-month pace from nearby comparable sales pooled from the research track; a tier without comps yet keeps its pace story with the assessed trend. Inventory, liquidity, price-cut and foreclosure lines run on the platform's own measured series.
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