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Brownsville home prices and affordability, 2019 to 2025

The average Brownsville sale went from $779,823 in 2019 to $618,686 in 2025, and with higher mortgage rates, buying the average home there now takes $204 more a month.

Home prices, 2019 to 2025+37%Our own index, low confidence · Brooklyn +22%
Average sale, 2025$618,686was $779,823 in 2019
Monthly mortgage payment$3,161was $2,957 in 2019
Income to keep it under 30%$126,000was $118,000 in 2019

How prices moved

The average sale fell about 21%

The average Brownsville sale went from $779,823 in 2019 to $618,686 in 2025, a fall of about 21%. The average Brooklyn sale rose about 31% over the same years.

Our own index measures Brownsville together with Ocean Hill, so the figure covers all two. That figure is about 37%, against 22% for Brooklyn as a whole, and we rate it low confidence, so treat it as a rough direction.

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What it costs to buy now

$204 more a month than in 2019

With 20% down on the average sale, the monthly mortgage payment went from $2,957 in 2019 to $3,161 in 2025. Lower prices took $717 off, and the higher mortgage rate, 6.60% against 3.94% added $921.

The 20% down payment fell from $155,965 to $123,737.

2019
$2,957
2025
$3,161

Compare the neighborhoods next door

  • Brownsvillelow confidence

    Prices since 2019
    +37%
    Payment in 2025
    $3,161
    Rise a month
    +$204

  • East Flatbush-Remsen Villagemeasured with neighbors

    Prices since 2019
    +46%
    Payment in 2025
    $3,661
    Rise a month
    +$1,422

  • Ocean Hilllow confidence

    Prices since 2019
    +37%
    Payment in 2025
    $5,147
    Rise a month
    +$2,106

  • East New York-New Lotslow confidence

    Prices since 2019
    +40%
    Payment in 2025
    $3,549
    Rise a month
    +$1,563
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A model-generated estimate and analytical context, not investment advice. The estimated value comes from an automated valuation model (AVM). An AVM is an estimated sale price for a property. It is not the same as the opinion of value in an appraisal developed by a licensed appraiser under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Questions about Brownsville

How much have Brownsville home prices changed since 2019?

On our own index, Brownsville home prices rose about 37% from 2019 to 2025, against about 22% for Brooklyn as a whole. We rate the figure low confidence, so treat it as a rough direction. The average sale went from $779,823 to $618,686.

How much does it cost to buy a home in Brownsville?

The average Brownsville home sold for $618,686 in 2025. With 20% down, $123,737, and a 30-year fixed loan at 6.60%, the monthly mortgage payment comes to $3,161 before taxes and insurance.

What income do you need to buy in Brownsville?

About $126,000 a year for the average Brownsville home, by a common rule of thumb that keeps the monthly mortgage payment at 30% of gross income. The same rule gave $118,000 in 2019. Lenders apply their own tests, and taxes and insurance come on top of the payment.

How much has the monthly mortgage payment in Brownsville changed since 2019?

The monthly mortgage payment on the average Brownsville home rose $204, from $2,957 in 2019 to $3,161 in 2025. Lower prices took $717 off, and the higher mortgage rate, 3.94% to 6.60%, added $921.

How does Brownsville compare with Brooklyn?

The monthly mortgage payment on the average Brownsville home was $3,161 in 2025, lower than the $7,397 on the average Brooklyn home. Since 2019 it rose $204, and Brooklyn’s rose $3,205.

What does the full cost to own a home add?

Property tax, insurance, HOA dues and upkeep come on top of the monthly mortgage payment shown here. A free account’s Cost to Own adds them up for a specific home, and three homes a month are free.

Home prices: our own index from NYC Department of Finance sales, 2019 to 2025. Monthly mortgage payment is principal and interest on the average sale with 20% down and a 30-year fixed loan, at each year’s average Freddie Mac rate (3.94% in 2019, 6.60% in 2025); taxes and insurance are not included. Sales: NYC Department of Finance.