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San Benito, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in San Benito, TX (Cameron County) — Census median home value $85,100, county listing prices down about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for San Benito houses and the broader area.
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San Benito, TX is in Cameron County, Texas — this guide covers houses in San Benito and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 24,677, with a median household income of $41,445. Census data puts San Benito houses at a median value of $85,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Cameron County's current median listing price runs $298,745, down about 5.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
San Benito housing market
San Benito is in Cameron County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in San Benito and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$85,100
Population (Census ACS)
24,677
Median household income
$41,445
County price trend (2025)
0.13% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
San Benito market snapshot
Population
24,677
County
Cameron County
Median Household Income
$41,445
Median Home Value (city)
$85,100
Median Listing Price (Cameron County)
$298,745
Median Gross Rent
$885/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Benito's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $85,100. Separately, Cameron County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $298,745. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cameron County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
San Benito has an estimated population of 24,677 and a median household income of $41,445, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
San Benito's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Cameron County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes San Benito.
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Census & home facts
San Benito data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
24,677
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$85,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$41,445
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$885
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.13%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$298,745
Census place type
city
County
Cameron County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
15.80 sq mi
Census GEOID
4865036
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in San Benito
Schools
BROWNSVILLE ISD — 56 schools, 37,898 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cameron addresses may be served by BROWNSVILLE ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
San Benito FAQ
What are houses worth in San Benito, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in San Benito at $85,100. Cameron County's current median listing price runs $298,745, down about 5.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in San Benito, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in San Benito, Census ACS data shows a median value of $85,100. Active listing prices in Cameron County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in San Benito, TX?
San Benito houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cameron County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of San Benito, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts San Benito's population at approximately 24,677.
What's the median rent in San Benito, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in San Benito at approximately $885 per month.
What is the median household income in San Benito, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in San Benito at approximately $41,445.
Is the San Benito housing market growing?
Cameron County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.13% annual change in 2025.
Is San Benito, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts San Benito's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves San Benito, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BROWNSVILLE ISD for many San Benito addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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