Brown County, Texas Housing Market
In Brown County, Texas, the median home value is $158,900, with a median monthly rent of $919. This places Brown County at #2043 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #141 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: $955
- Establishments: 862
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 154
- Multi-family: 51
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,246 (avg $65,806)
- Outflow: 13,350 (avg $65,116)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Brown County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76801 | 331.6 | +6.29% | 2025 |
| 2 | 76802 | 284.2 | -0.92% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Brown County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $158,900 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.4 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Brown County is 14.7% below the Texas state average and 30.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $919/month is 7.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.4, buying a home in Brown 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.
Brown County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett County | Tennessee | $158,900 | $857 |
| Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | $159,000 | $1,105 |
| Decatur County | Georgia | $158,800 | $838 |
| Madison County | Missouri | $159,000 | $808 |
| Vernon County | Missouri | $158,800 | $734 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick County | $158,700 | $859 | 70.5% |
| Gonzales County | $159,100 | $840 | 66.2% |
| Live Oak County | $159,200 | $924 | 71.3% |
| Panola County | $158,100 | $834 | 79.9% |
| Tyler County | $157,300 | $1,049 | 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).