Market Intelligence Report — TX-180

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-TX-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$295K
-7.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.23
+3.5% YoY

Active Inventory

1,560
-11.3% YoY

Median DOM

85 Days
-4.5% YoY

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The Brownsville-Harlingen market is currently classified as Very Weak, primarily due to a pending ratio of 0.23, indicating substantial oversupply relative to demand absorption. This condition persists despite a year-over-year decrease in active listings by 11.3%.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

7.0%-0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

433,946+0.2% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Brownsville-Harlingen market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 11.3% over the past year, alongside a 7.6% reduction in new listings, suggesting some moderation in incoming supply. Median listing prices have declined by 7.5% year-over-year, reflecting sustained price adjustments, while the median days on market have decreased by 4.5% over the same period. The pending ratio has seen a 3.5% increase from the prior year, though it remains at a low absolute level.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$295K-0.3% MoM

Active Inventory

1,560-11.3% YoY

Days on Market

85-4.5% YoY

Sold Score™

37+3.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

37
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current low pending ratio signals significant inventory pressure, necessitating price discipline from sellers. The pace of transactions is slow, with demand absorption lagging considerably behind available supply. This environment suggests that properties are taking longer to move under present conditions.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices show a notable year-over-year decline of 5.4%, outpacing the 7.5% decline in median listing prices. The average listing price ($390,784) also remains elevated compared to the median ($295,000). These factors, alongside a modest 2.4% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggest potential softness or price sensitivity within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

1,560 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 440 per month.

Pricing Pressure
12.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.23

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
23%
Median Days on Market
85 days
Inventory YoY
−11%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
CBSA Code
15180
State
TX
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Brownsville-Harlingen?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Brownsville-Harlingen metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.23 with median days on market at 85.

  • Are home prices dropping in Brownsville-Harlingen?+

    Median listing price is $295K, -7.5% year over year. 12.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Brownsville-Harlingen?+

    The typical listing sits 85 days on market, a -4.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 440 per month.

  • What's happening in the Brownsville-Harlingen luxury market?+

    Average listing prices show a notable year-over-year decline of 5.4%, outpacing the 7.5% decline in median listing prices. The average listing price ($390,784) also remains elevated compared to the median ($295,000). These factors, alongside a modest 2.4% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggest potential softness or price sensitivity within the higher-priced segments of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Brownsville-Harlingen real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Brownsville-Harlingen agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 15180 · 36mo history