Callahan County, Texas Housing Market
In Callahan County, Texas, the median home value is $145,500, with a median monthly rent of $817. This places Callahan County at #2305 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #164 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: $1,108
- Establishments: 304
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 103
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,458 (avg $67,926)
- Outflow: 5,073 (avg $66,854)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Callahan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79602 | 274.1 | +7.63% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79601 | 276.4 | +3.83% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Callahan County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $817 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.9% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.8 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Callahan County is 21.9% below the Texas state average and 36.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $817/month is 18.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.8, buying a home in Callahan 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.
Callahan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County | Iowa | $145,500 | $885 |
| Franklin County | New York | $145,400 | $843 |
| Bibb County | Alabama | $145,700 | $733 |
| Calhoun County | Florida | $145,300 | $779 |
| Bond County | Illinois | $145,700 | $785 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $146,400 | $852 | 76.6% |
| Parmer County | $146,700 | $1,081 | 72.1% |
| Sherman County | $146,900 | $835 | 76.3% |
| Sterling County | $147,000 | $952 | 77.7% |
| Lynn County | $147,300 | $927 | 77.0% |
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).