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There are 141 USDA backed residential loans in Cameron county with an average loan balance of $101,907. Over 82% of the loans helped first time home buyers. Borrowers were an average age of 41 years old. The typical appraised home value was around $107,690. On average the rural home size purchased with this loan was approximately 1,509 SqFt. Cameron county applies the standard USDA income limits to determine loan eligibility. For a household of upto 4 people the income limit is $90,300. For a household of between 5 and 8 people the income limit is increased to $119,200.

The size of Cameron County is roughly 2,524 square kilometers. USDA defined regions of rural loan ineligibility in Cameron cover 883 square kilometers of the county. Approximately 35.0% of Cameron County is ineligible for traditional USDA home loans. The influence score for Cameron County is 2. Look below for the interactive county level map illustration below for more details.


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Arroyo Colorado Estates   •   *Arroyo Gardens   •   Avondale   •   *Bayview   •   *Bixby   •   *Bluetown   •   Brownsville   •   Cameron Park   •   Carricitos   •   *Combes   •   Del Mar Heights   •   *El Camino Angosto   •   *EncantadaRanchitoEl Calaboz   •   Grand Acres   •   *Green Valley Farms   •   Harlingen   •   *Iglesia Antigua   •   *Indian Lake   •   Juarez   •   Kopernik Shores   •   *La Feria   •   *La Feria North   •   *La Paloma   •   *La Tina Ranch   •   *Lago   •   Laguna Heights   •   *Laguna Vista   •   Landrum   •   Las Palmas II   •   Las Rusias   •   *Lasana   •   *Laureles   •   Los Cuates   •   *Los Fresnos   •   *Los Indios   •   *Lozano   •   Monica   •   Olmito   •   *Orason   •   Palm Valley   •   Palmetal   •   Port Isabel   •   *Primera   •   Rancho Viejo   •   *Rangerville   •   *Ratamosa   •   Reid Hope King   •   *Rio Hondo   •   Russelltown   •   San Benito   •   San Pedro   •   *Santa Maria   •   *Santa Rosa   •   *Solis   •   *South Padre Island   •   South Point   •   Stuart Place   •   *Tierra Bonita   •   Villa Cavazos   •   Villa Nueva   •   Villa Pancho   •   *Villa del Sol   •   *Yznaga

A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Cameron County.

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Cameron County, Texas
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Cameron County, located in the southernmost tip of Texas, is part of the Rio Grande Valley region and has a rich historical background that dates back thousands of years. It was first inhabited by indigenous groups, including the Coahuiltecan, who lived in the area for centuries. Spanish explorers, such as Alonso Alvarez de Pineda, first arrived in the area in 1519, and European settlement began in the late 17th and early 18th centuries with the establishment of Spanish missions.

During the Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the territory that is now Cameron County was caught in the middle of the conflict. Following the war, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo granted Texas to the United States, and Cameron County was officially established in 1848. The county was named in honor of Captain Ewen Cameron, a native of Scotland, who fought for Texas' independence from Mexico.

The county seat, Brownsville, was also founded in 1848 and played a crucial role in the US Civil War due to its strategic location on the Rio Grande River. It was the site of the Battle of Palmito Ranch, which is known as the last battle of the Civil War.

Throughout the 20th century, Cameron County experienced significant economic development and urbanization, with agriculture, oil production, and tourism driving its economy. Today, the county is known for its cultural diversity and rich history, attracting visitors to such sites as the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park and the Brownsville Heritage Museum.

Fun Fact: One of the unique features Cameron County boasts is its access to two very different bodies of water - the Gulf of Mexico and the Rio Grande. This has made the county an important location for both trade and wildlife, particularly as a habitat for various bird species due to its unique combination of coastal and river environments.


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