Brewster County, Texas Housing Market
In Brewster County, Texas, the median home value is $227,000, with a median monthly rent of $839. This places Brewster County at #1111 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #61 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: $1,004
- Establishments: 390
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 0
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,766 (avg $75,527)
- Outflow: 3,362 (avg $76,621)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Brewster County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79830 | 298.0 | +4.14% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brewster County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $227,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $839 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.5 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brewster County is 21.9% above the Texas state average and about equal to the U.S. national average. The median rent of $839/month is 15.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.5, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Brewster County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage County | Ohio | $227,000 | $1,064 |
| McLean County | North Dakota | $227,100 | $784 |
| Walker County | Texas | $226,900 | $1,031 |
| Bossier Parish | Louisiana | $227,200 | $1,174 |
| Clinton County | Missouri | $226,800 | $1,008 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker County | $226,900 | $1,031 | 56.5% |
| Franklin County | $226,300 | $936 | 82.0% |
| Jeff Davis County | $226,200 | $1,241 | 88.0% |
| Lavaca County | $228,300 | $910 | 78.3% |
| Mills County | $223,700 | $708 | 80.3% |
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).