Austin County, Texas Housing Market
In Austin County, Texas, the median home value is $296,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,137. This places Austin County at #643 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #31 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,471
- Establishments: 1,445
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 304
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 12,496 (avg $94,904)
- Outflow: 11,878 (avg $94,389)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Austin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77418 | 336.0 | +3.83% | 2025 |
| 2 | 77474 | 299.0 | +0.30% | 2025 |
| 3 | 77833 | 309.2 | +2.54% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Austin County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,900 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,137 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.8 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Austin County is 59.4% above the Texas state average and 30.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,137/month is 14.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Austin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | Georgia | $296,900 | $1,570 |
| Lincoln County | Montana | $296,500 | $762 |
| Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | $296,400 | $993 |
| Windsor County | Vermont | $296,400 | $1,118 |
| Bedford County | Virginia | $297,400 | $952 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos County | $296,000 | $1,193 | 46.8% |
| Fayette County | $293,900 | $988 | 79.4% |
| Mason County | $293,600 | $800 | 79.7% |
| Brazoria County | $301,600 | $1,454 | 74.1% |
| Dallas County | $303,000 | $1,565 | 50.8% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).