Census-designated place

Barrera

South Texas Plains

Regional photo. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Barrera is a community in the South Texas Plains region of Texas. Find homes for sale, things to do, local businesses and tips from people who live here.

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Median list price
$235,000

Median list price: Realtor.com, September 2026.

Market

Barrera’s housing market

Realtor.com, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

Median list price
$235,000
-5.8% vs. a year ago
Price per sq. ft.
$139
Texas: $179
Median days on market
78
Texas: 68
Listings with a price cut
5%
Texas: 22%
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The local market

A steady market Starr County home market, September 2026 (Realtor.com reports Barrera as part of the county)
Median list price
$235,000
-5.8% vs. a year ago Texas: $350,000
Homes for sale
150
+47.1% vs. a year ago
Days on market
78
median Texas: 68
Price per sq. ft.
$139
Texas: $179
Typical home size
1,609 sq. ft.
Listings with a price cut
5%
Texas: 22%
New listings this month
24
Under contract
10

Market numbers: Realtor.com Economic Research, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

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