Bowie County, Texas Housing Market
In Bowie County, Texas, the median home value is $173,000, with a median monthly rent of $988. This places Bowie County at #1743 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #115 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: $1,032
- Establishments: 2,338
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 127
- Multi-family: 130
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 35,428 (avg $75,135)
- Outflow: 33,566 (avg $75,446)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Bowie County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75501 | 258.2 | +4.20% | 2025 |
| 2 | 75503 | 233.3 | +1.37% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bowie County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $988 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 63.4% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bowie County is 7.1% below the Texas state average and 24.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $988/month is 0.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.6, buying a home in Bowie 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.
Bowie County has an owner-occupancy rate of 63.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | Illinois | $173,000 | $1,024 |
| Wadena County | Minnesota | $173,000 | $746 |
| Howell County | Missouri | $173,000 | $733 |
| O'Brien County | Iowa | $173,100 | $868 |
| Camp County | Texas | $173,100 | $801 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp County | $173,100 | $801 | 77.5% |
| Matagorda County | $172,900 | $999 | 68.1% |
| Orange County | $173,400 | $1,100 | 75.2% |
| Navarro County | $172,600 | $1,076 | 69.4% |
| Titus County | $174,000 | $907 | 70.6% |
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).