Bee County, Texas Housing Market
In Bee County, Texas, the median home value is $111,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,065. This places Bee County at #2778 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #191 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: $842
- Establishments: 484
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 14
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,497 (avg $54,208)
- Outflow: 9,178 (avg $54,168)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Bee County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78102 | 306.1 | +8.73% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bee County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,300 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,065 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 8.7 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bee County is 40.3% below the Texas state average and 51.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,065/month is 6.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 8.7, buying a home in Bee County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Bee County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.8%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twiggs County | Georgia | $111,300 | $808 |
| Wayne County | Iowa | $111,300 | $659 |
| Neosho County | Kansas | $111,300 | $681 |
| Hamilton County | Florida | $111,200 | $724 |
| Kingman County | Kansas | $111,100 | $846 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls County | $110,900 | $731 | 76.5% |
| Stephens County | $110,200 | $846 | 79.2% |
| Real County | $112,500 | $1,188 | 78.1% |
| Runnels County | $109,300 | $847 | 75.0% |
| Upton County | $109,000 | $720 | 77.2% |
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).