Brazoria County, Texas Housing Market
In Brazoria County, Texas, the median home value is $301,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,454. This places Brazoria County at #615 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #30 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: $1,397
- Establishments: 6,708
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2,789
- Multi-family: 11
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 144,633 (avg $88,583)
- Outflow: 136,859 (avg $89,219)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Brazoria County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77578 | 328.0 | +17.65% | 2025 |
| 2 | 77546 | 281.6 | -0.79% | 2025 |
| 3 | 77583 | 337.7 | +10.16% | 2025 |
| 4 | 77584 | 264.4 | +8.03% | 2025 |
| 5 | 77511 | 292.0 | +3.96% | 2025 |
| 6 | 77581 | 284.9 | +2.17% | 2025 |
| 7 | 77515 | 265.6 | -2.52% | 2025 |
| 8 | 77541 | 378.2 | +2.31% | 2025 |
| 9 | 77510 | 306.1 | +0.33% | 2025 |
| 10 | 77531 | 263.8 | +2.28% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brazoria County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $301,600 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,454 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brazoria County is 61.9% above the Texas state average and 32.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,454/month is 45.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Brazoria County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Brazoria County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon County | Florida | $301,800 | $1,291 |
| Elko County | Nevada | $301,400 | $1,164 |
| Glynn County | Georgia | $301,300 | $1,135 |
| Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | $301,100 | $1,357 |
| Union County | South Dakota | $301,100 | $1,069 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | $303,000 | $1,565 | 50.8% |
| Guadalupe County | $304,400 | $1,517 | 77.8% |
| Wise County | $304,900 | $1,299 | 81.4% |
| Austin County | $296,900 | $1,137 | 76.5% |
| Hood County | $306,400 | $1,428 | 81.2% |
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).