Brownsville scores higher on the Star Score index — 81 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Brownsville yields 8.9% gross on a $204,552 typical home; El Paso yields 7.8% on $233,011 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Brownsville | El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $204,552 | $233,011 |
| Typical rent | $1,509 | $1,521 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 11 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| Star Score | 81 | 80 |
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