Burnet County, Texas Housing Market
In Burnet County, Texas, the median home value is $344,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,319. This places Burnet County at #446 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,120
- Establishments: 1,655
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 734
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,091 (avg $121,488)
- Outflow: 20,231 (avg $118,556)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Burnet County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78639 | 400.0 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 76550 | 353.4 | +12.74% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78657 | 382.0 | -7.81% | 2024 |
| 4 | 78654 | 348.9 | -5.65% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78611 | 322.1 | -5.95% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78642 | 342.9 | +0.78% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Burnet County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $344,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,319 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Burnet County is 84.7% above the Texas state average and 51.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,319/month is 32.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Burnet County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland County | Michigan | $343,600 | $1,376 |
| Grafton County | New Hampshire | $344,500 | $1,301 |
| Cecil County | Maryland | $343,400 | $1,377 |
| Greene County | Virginia | $343,300 | $1,309 |
| Delta County | Colorado | $343,200 | $1,121 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | $346,200 | $1,532 | 71.8% |
| Ellis County | $348,600 | $1,594 | 75.8% |
| Llano County | $356,500 | $998 | 76.5% |
| Chambers County | $329,500 | $1,609 | 81.6% |
| Tarrant County | $323,900 | $1,547 | 59.3% |
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).