Brownsville, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$306 Avg asking sale price
$1,242 Avg asking lease rate
24,441 SF Avg unit lease size
69,500 SF Avg building size for sale
6.14% Average cap rate

Brownsville's Demographic Profile

Brownsville has 58,739 households and a median income of $48,662, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 191,446
# Households 58,739
Median age 33
Median household income $48,662
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 23,083
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brownsville $117 28,192 SF 7.00%
San Benito $363 27,000 SF 7.75%
Harlingen $213 11,555 SF 7.77%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Brownsville $136 288,606 SF 7.00%
Harlingen $157 5,757 SF 9.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Brownsville $353 36,203 SF
Port Isabel $629 2,384 SF
San Benito $1,119 4,324 SF
Rio Hondo $42 1,600 SF
Harlingen $240 6,644 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
San Benito $83 23,816 SF 6.46%
Harlingen $129 41,461 SF 8.05%
Mercedes $103 8,936 SF 5.67%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Brownsville

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

100 Port Rd

Port Isabel, TX 78578

  • 26.70 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $13,900,000
For Sale

935 North Expy

Brownsville, TX 78520

  • 43,338 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $5,510,000
For Sale

Dollar Tree (Recent Roof Improvements)

Brownsville, TX 78521

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,643,000
For Sale

36 Sam Pearl Blvd

Brownsville, TX 78520

  • 24,000 SF Specialty
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,300,000
For Sale

Los Fresnos One of the Fastest Growing Market

Los Fresnos, TX 78566

  • 17.67 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,995,000
For Sale

Whataburger - Brownsville TX

Brownsville, TX 78521

  • 3,019 SF Retail Building
  • 5.25% Cap Rate
  • $3,906,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Brownsville pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Brownsville $316 70,243 SF
Port Isabel $629 2,384 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Brownsville alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Brownsville or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Brownsville 191,446 58,739 33 $48,662 3 23,083 2%
Port Isabel 4,074 1,497 40 $46,463 3 674 -5%
Olmito 870 280 34 $56,805 3 113 10%
Los Fresnos 6,474 1,873 31 $47,441 3 624 3%
Rancho Viejo 3,608 1,293 42 $101,203 3 303 7%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Brownsville, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Brownsville

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Is Brownsville a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Brownsville offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Brownsville?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Brownsville. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Brownsville?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Brownsville. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Brownsville compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Brownsville. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Brownsville acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Brownsville, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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