Blanco County, Texas Housing Market
In Blanco County, Texas, the median home value is $483,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,017. This places Blanco County at #152 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $1,323
- Establishments: 475
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 9
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,445 (avg $132,229)
- Outflow: 4,836 (avg $124,789)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Blanco County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78669 | 253.8 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 78070 | 299.9 | -5.89% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78620 | 336.2 | +6.47% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78676 | 332.9 | +0.10% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Blanco County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $483,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,017 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.2% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 39.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Blanco County is 159.6% above the Texas state average and 112.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,017/month is 2.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 39.6, Blanco County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Blanco County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg city | Virginia | $483,700 | $1,619 |
| Adams County | Colorado | $484,200 | $1,781 |
| Stafford County | Virginia | $485,100 | $2,020 |
| Chester County | Pennsylvania | $485,600 | $1,763 |
| Charlottesville city | Virginia | $486,700 | $1,540 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin County | $475,600 | $1,859 | 64.5% |
| Gillespie County | $460,700 | $1,340 | 74.9% |
| Kendall County | $512,700 | $1,606 | 79.5% |
| Williamson County | $447,000 | $1,796 | 66.4% |
| Travis County | $523,000 | $1,744 | 52.1% |
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).