Los Fresnos, TX 78566 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Los Fresnos, TX—78566

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$212,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,400

56.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.6%

Median Rent

$1,500

15.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$900

80.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,000

17.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

9.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Los Fresnos, TX is $212,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Los Fresnos, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$212,000	-1.8%
Single Family	$212,000	-1.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Los Fresnos, TX is $1,760, with a year-over-year rent change of -15.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Los Fresnos, TX is 1-bedrooms: $900, 2-bedrooms: $1,140, 3-bedrooms: $2,060, 4-bedrooms: $4,000. The most common rental property sizes in Los Fresnos, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 50.6% and 31.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,760
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$900	$900
2 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,140
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$2,060
4 Bed Rent	$4,000	$4,000

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.1%

1 Bedroom

3.4%

2 Bedrooms

50.6%

3 Bedrooms

31.4%

4 Bedrooms

13.5%

Property Listings — Los Fresnos, TX

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Los Fresnos, TX is 59. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$302,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	82	-17.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	-17.0%
Days on Market	59	-15.0%

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Demographics — Los Fresnos, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Los Fresnos, TX has a population of 24,900, which has increased by 36.6% over the past 5 years. Los Fresnos, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 33.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	24,900	36.6%
% Under 18	33.4%	-1.2%
% Seniors	10.4%	18.2%
% WFH	4.7%	327.3%
% w/ College Degree	20.4%	7.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Los Fresnos, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 88.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 0.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Los Fresnos, TX is white, making up 10.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.7% of the population in Los Fresnos, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 2.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	10.3%	-9.6%
% Black	1.2%	500.0%
% Hispanic	88.2%	0.5%
% Asian	0.1%	-50.0%
% Foreign Born	21.7%	-2.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Los Fresnos, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 249 mortgage originations in Los Fresnos, TX, of which 56.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Los Fresnos, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	249
% Conventional Loans	56.0%
% Government Loans	44.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Los Fresnos, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Los Fresnos, TX under the Section 8 program is 7.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Los Fresnos, TX, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	254
Total Units Section 8	141
% Rentals under Section 8	7.8%
% Occupied Section 8	86.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$160	$900	$740
2 Bedroom	-$70	$1,000	$930
3 Bedroom	-$560	$1,800	$1,240
4 Bedroom	-$2,710	$4,000	$1,290

Los Fresnos, TX—78566

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Los Fresnos, TX

Demographics — Los Fresnos, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Los Fresnos, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Los Fresnos, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Los Fresnos, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Los Fresnos, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.1
Median Home Price	$212,000
Median Household Income	$64,400

Los Fresnos, TX—78566

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Los Fresnos, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Los Fresnos, TX

Demographics — Los Fresnos, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Los Fresnos, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Los Fresnos, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Los Fresnos, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Los Fresnos, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Port Isabel, TX

Brownsville, TX

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Rancho Viejo, TX

Brownsville, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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