In August 2026, the median sale price of a home in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area (Hidalgo County) was $242,572, and in Brownsville-Harlingen (Cameron County) $272,000, against $330,000 statewide, according to MLS data published by the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. Both Valley markets had more months of inventory than Texas as a whole (8.79 and 6.71, against 5.34).
Note: General information, not legal, tax, immigration or lending advice. Amy is not an attorney, accountant, immigration adviser or lender.
Data through August 2026. Figures checked Oct 18, 2026.
This page is updated every month, after the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center posts MLS data (around the 20th of the month after the month it covers). September 2026 data is expected around Oct 20, 2026. Annual figures from NAR, Texas REALTORS and HUD are updated when those publishers release a new edition.
These figures are more than two months old. Ask Amy for the latest MLS numbers.
How much does a house cost in McAllen and Brownsville?
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission (Hidalgo County)$242,572Median price, August 2026. 1.0% lower than in August 2025. 8.79 months of inventory.
- Brownsville-Harlingen (Cameron County)$272,000Median price, August 2026. 1.1% lower than in August 2025. 6.71 months of inventory.
- Texas (statewide)$330,000Median price, August 2026. 1.5% lower than in August 2025. 5.34 months of inventory.
The median is the middle sale: half the homes sold that month cost more and half cost less, so it describes a typical home better than the average, which a few expensive sales pull up. In August 2026, the average price was $256,866 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission and $336,216 in Brownsville-Harlingen.
| Area | Median price | Yearly change | Closed sales | Active listings | Months of inventory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Hidalgo County | $242,572 | −1.0% | 358 | 3,177 | 8.79 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen Cameron County | $272,000 | −1.1% | 212 | 1,574 | 6.71 |
| Texas statewide | $330,000 | −1.5% | 28,740 | 151,472 | 5.34 |
| Willacy County | not published | not published | 5 | 60 | 16.36 |
Willacy County (Raymondville, Lyford, Port Mansfield) had 5 MLS sales in August 2026. With so few sales a one-month median swings widely, so it is not published here; from January through August 2026 the median was $257,500 on 24 sales. The Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center does not publish Starr County (Rio Grande City, Roma) data; for that area, Amy can review recent closed MLS sales with you.
Are prices going up or down?
Compared with August 2025, the August 2026 median fell 1.0% in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission and fell 1.1% in Brownsville-Harlingen. Year to date, January through August 2026, the median was $249,000 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission (up 1.6% from the same months of 2025) and $263,000 in Brownsville-Harlingen (down 2.6%). These are past results, not a forecast: each home's price depends on its location, size, condition and the negotiation.
| Area | Median price | Change | Closed sales | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Hidalgo County | $249,000 | +1.6% | 2,961 | +8.4% |
| Brownsville-Harlingen Cameron County | $263,000 | −2.6% | 1,884 | +3.8% |
| Texas statewide | $335,000 | −0.3% | 232,919 | +2.1% |
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Line chart of the monthly median sale price from September 2024 to August 2026: McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ended at $242,572, Brownsville-Harlingen at $272,000 and Texas at $330,000.
See the chart data (24 months)
| Month | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | Brownsville-Harlingen | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $242,572 8.79 months | $272,000 6.71 months | $330,000 5.34 months |
| July 2026 | $250,500 8.87 months | $255,000 6.56 months | $339,000 5.45 months |
| June 2026 | $255,000 8.86 months | $273,000 6.65 months | $341,140 5.35 months |
| May 2026 | $255,000 8.72 months | $265,000 6.67 months | $340,000 5.29 months |
| April 2026 | $233,500 8.72 months | $252,000 6.65 months | $335,000 5.14 months |
| March 2026 | $250,000 8.92 months | $269,949 6.95 months | $331,845 4.92 months |
| February 2026 | $240,000 9.14 months | $245,000 7.13 months | $325,000 4.78 months |
| January 2026 | $250,000 9.10 months | $258,000 6.94 months | $321,362 4.66 months |
| December 2025 | $246,000 8.47 months | $262,000 6.75 months | $330,000 4.53 months |
| November 2025 | $239,450 9.04 months | $265,000 7.14 months | $328,471 5.11 months |
| October 2025 | $249,450 9.21 months | $262,200 7.32 months | $330,000 5.36 months |
| September 2025 | $241,000 9.01 months | $261,750 7.34 months | $330,000 5.38 months |
| August 2025 | $245,000 8.82 months | $275,000 7.70 months | $335,000 5.54 months |
| July 2025 | $250,000 8.67 months | $274,000 7.61 months | $339,000 5.65 months |
| June 2025 | $250,000 8.61 months | $268,500 7.68 months | $345,000 5.57 months |
| May 2025 | $245,995 8.60 months | $275,000 7.88 months | $339,950 5.45 months |
| April 2025 | $234,000 8.49 months | $273,750 7.90 months | $337,500 5.10 months |
| March 2025 | $245,000 8.23 months | $257,750 7.76 months | $339,000 4.72 months |
| February 2025 | $239,000 8.22 months | $270,000 7.60 months | $328,000 4.44 months |
| January 2025 | $234,000 7.78 months | $270,000 7.44 months | $326,000 4.28 months |
| December 2024 | $247,000 7.50 months | $254,000 7.06 months | $340,000 4.08 months |
| November 2024 | $245,000 7.75 months | $260,000 7.54 months | $333,000 4.54 months |
| October 2024 | $250,000 7.51 months | $252,250 7.33 months | $335,000 4.69 months |
| September 2024 | $239,000 7.25 months | $260,000 7.32 months | $336,500 4.71 months |
What do months of inventory mean?
Months of inventory estimate how long it would take to sell everything now listed if sales kept their recent pace. In August 2026 there were 3,177 active MLS listings in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission (8.79 months of inventory) and 1,574 in Brownsville-Harlingen (6.71 months), against 5.34 months statewide. More inventory usually means more homes to compare and more time to decide, but every neighborhood and price range behaves differently.
These figures count MLS sales only: new homes a builder sells directly are not included. For those, see new construction in the Valley.
Annual history
| Year | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | Brownsville-Harlingen | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $235,000 3,882 sales 5.68 months of inventory | $260,000 2,465 sales 5.49 months of inventory | $335,000 328,736 sales 3.36 months of inventory |
| 2024 | $240,000 4,014 sales 7.50 months of inventory | $260,000 2,573 sales 7.06 months of inventory | $339,000 331,190 sales 4.08 months of inventory |
| 2025 | $245,000 4,110 sales 8.47 months of inventory | $268,000 2,747 sales 6.75 months of inventory | $335,000 335,747 sales 4.53 months of inventory |
In 2025, the annual median was $245,000 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission and $268,000 in Brownsville-Harlingen, against $335,000 in Texas.
How many buyers from Mexico buy in Texas?
From April 2025 to March 2026, buyers from Mexico were 14% of foreign buyers of U.S. homes (second after Canada, up from 8% a year earlier), according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). They bought about 9,400 homes worth $5 billion, at a median price of $375,000, and 33% paid all cash.
In Texas, Mexico was the top country of origin for international buyers at 35% (up from 30%), according to Texas REALTORS. International buyers bought about 7,780 Texas homes worth $4 billion, at a median price of $375,000, against $333,600 for all Texas sales in the same period.
| Measure | United States (NAR) | Texas (Texas REALTORS) |
|---|---|---|
| Homes bought by international buyers | 67,100 | about 7,780 |
| Dollar volume | $45.3 billion | $4 billion |
| Median price | $465,000 | $375,000 |
| Share of buyers from Mexico | 14% (2nd) | 35% (1st) |
| Paid all cash (all international buyers) | 48% | 38% |
Why did some international clients not buy? In Texas, the three reasons cited most were not finding a suitable property, cost and immigration laws, at 27% each. For financing and visits, see ITIN mortgages in Texas and the Spanish guide buying on a tourist visa.
These figures describe buyers nationally and statewide; they do not describe neighborhoods or cities. Amy does not use them to recommend areas: she helps you search by budget, distance to a bridge or airport, school district, taxes and flood zone. Amy works with every buyer, whether you live in Mexico, the United States or anywhere else. She does not ask about nationality or immigration status to work with you.
What does a home rent for in the Valley?
One official benchmark is HUD's Fair Market Rent, set every year. For fiscal year 2027, in effect since Oct 1, 2026, the two-bedroom figure is $1,017 in Hidalgo County and $1,042 in Cameron County, and the three-bedroom figure $1,305 and $1,393.
| County | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area | $801 | $806 | $1,017 | $1,305 | $1,439 |
| Cameron Brownsville-Harlingen area | $827 | $884 | $1,042 | $1,393 | $1,496 |
| Starr nonmetro county | $771 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,404 | $1,471 |
| Willacy nonmetro county | $771 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,398 | $1,461 |
What a specific home rents for depends on its location, size and condition; a licensed property manager can give you a rent analysis. Owners who live in Mexico should read the Spanish guide renting out your Texas home from Mexico (30% withholding, the net-income election, and why the manager needs a license).
Property taxes
Texas has no state income tax on individuals, but property tax is due every year and varies by city and school district. This is how the Valley's main cities compare; the annual tax is the amount per $100 times the taxable value divided by 100. For each city's detail and a calculator, see property taxes by city.
| City | County | School district | Per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | Hidalgo | McAllen ISD | $2.28 (2025) |
| Edinburg | Hidalgo | Edinburg CISD | $2.39 (2025) |
| Mission | Hidalgo | Mission CISD | $2.57 (2025) |
| Weslaco | Hidalgo | Weslaco ISD | $2.53 (2025) |
| Brownsville | Cameron | Brownsville ISD | $1.97 (2026) |
| Harlingen | Cameron | Harlingen CISD | $1.96 (2026) |
| South Padre Island | Cameron | Point Isabel ISD | $1.67 (2026) |
| Rio Grande City | Starr | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD | $2.88 (2025) |
| Raymondville | Willacy | Raymondville ISD | $2.73 (2025) |
Windstorm insurance on the coast
Cameron and Willacy counties are inside the area of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA), the coastal insurer of last resort for wind and hail; Hidalgo and Starr counties are not (TWIA). In the TWIA area many homes need a windstorm certificate of compliance, so get insurance quotes before you make an offer. Amy does not sell insurance; she introduces licensed insurance agents.
Border crossings and trade
The Valley has five ports of entry with several bridges and a hand-drawn ferry. In 2025, 11.6 million personal vehicles crossed northbound through those ports, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS); January through August 2026 the count was 8.0 million, 6.9% higher than in the same months of 2025. In 2024 the Valley's ports handled $67.1 billion in U.S.-Mexico trade (TxDOT). For bridges, hours and SENTRI lanes, see the Rio Grande Valley bridges guide; check live waits on CBP Border Wait Times.
| Period | Personal vehicles | Trucks | Pedestrians |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,419,057 | 1,170,676 | 6,586,093 |
| 2025 | 11,554,713 | 1,169,857 | not published |
| January to August 2026 | 7,992,868 | 780,239 | not published |
Download the data
Every figure on this page is in a public JSON file with its source and date: /data/rgv-market.json. It is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license (CC BY 4.0): you may copy, share and adapt it, including commercially, as long as you give credit. The license covers this compilation; please cite the original sources too.
How to cite: Amy Herrera, RE/MAX Elite. "Rio Grande Valley housing market data", data through August 2026. https://amyherrerare.com/rgv-housing-market
Putting this data to work when you buy
- Amy prepares a recent-sales analysis for the cities or neighborhoods you are considering, with homes comparable to your price range.
- Explains the contract, deadlines and the costs of owning (taxes, insurance, HOA) before you make an offer, in English or Spanish.
- Shows homes in person or by video call if you are in Mexico.
Amy Herrera is a Texas real estate sales agent with RE/MAX Elite. The figures on this page are general market information: not an appraisal of any home and not a price forecast.
Common questions
How much does a house cost in McAllen, Texas?
In August 2026, the MLS median sale price in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area (Hidalgo County) was $242,572, according to the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. From January through August 2026, the median was $249,000.
How much does a house cost in Brownsville, Texas?
In August 2026, the MLS median sale price in the Brownsville-Harlingen area (Cameron County) was $272,000, with 6.71 months of inventory, according to the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center.
Are homes in the Rio Grande Valley cheaper than in the rest of Texas?
By median, yes: in August 2026, $242,572 in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission and $272,000 in Brownsville-Harlingen, against $330,000 statewide. Each home's price depends on its location, size and condition.
Are home prices falling in McAllen?
Compared with August 2025, the August 2026 median fell 1.0% in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission; from January through August 2026 it rose 1.6% from the same months of 2025. These are past results, not a forecast.
What does a three-bedroom home rent for in McAllen?
As a benchmark, HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for three bedrooms in Hidalgo County is $1,305. It is not an estimate of what a specific home would rent for.
How often is this data updated, and can I use it?
Every month, after the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center posts MLS data. The file https://amyherrerare.com/data/rgv-market.json is published under CC BY 4.0: you may use it with credit.
About the author
Amy Herrera is a REALTOR® and Texas real estate sales agent (TREC #808068) with RE/MAX Elite (TREC #9007399), a U.S. Army Reserve Captain (veteran) with an MBA, and she works in English and Spanish across Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties. Amy works with every buyer, whether you live in Mexico, the United States or anywhere else. She does not ask about nationality or immigration status to work with you. She is not an attorney, accountant, immigration adviser or lender; she introduces licensed professionals and you choose. When you are ready, book a 30-minute call.
