Cameron County, Texas Housing Market
In Cameron County, Texas, the median home value is $136,500, with a median monthly rent of $912. This places Cameron County at #2415 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #167 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: $843
- Establishments: 6,991
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,838
- Multi-family: 864
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 155,625 (avg $50,042)
- Outflow: 152,225 (avg $49,616)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Cameron County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78597 | 324.4 | -13.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78586 | 249.2 | +0.95% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78578 | 284.2 | -1.03% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78521 | 260.5 | +0.71% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78552 | 210.7 | -1.54% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78550 | 231.3 | +0.32% | 2025 |
| 7 | 78575 | 234.8 | +6.32% | 2025 |
| 8 | 78520 | 260.8 | +4.71% | 2025 |
| 9 | 78526 | 235.9 | -1.57% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cameron County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $912 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.2% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.5 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cameron County is 26.7% below the Texas state average and 40.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $912/month is 8.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.5, buying a home in Cameron 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.
Cameron County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | Alabama | $136,500 | $766 |
| Des Moines County | Iowa | $136,500 | $904 |
| Seward County | Kansas | $136,500 | $905 |
| Barton County | Missouri | $136,500 | $805 |
| Walworth County | South Dakota | $136,600 | $926 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | $136,400 | $848 | 79.0% |
| Eastland County | $134,800 | $866 | 71.6% |
| Ochiltree County | $134,400 | $891 | 72.7% |
| Hidalgo County | $140,900 | $957 | 67.5% |
| Carson County | $143,000 | $956 | 79.2% |
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).