Carson County, Texas Housing Market
In Carson County, Texas, the median home value is $143,000, with a median monthly rent of $956. This places Carson County at #2331 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #165 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: $2,065
- Establishments: 158
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 39
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,212 (avg $85,748)
- Outflow: 2,040 (avg $87,980)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Carson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79036 | 301.5 | +10.13% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79068 | 244.7 | -5.35% | 2025 |
| 3 | 79108 | 226.1 | +0.69% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Carson County Compares
| Metric | Carson County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $956 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.2% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.5 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carson County is 23.2% below the Texas state average and 37.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $956/month is 4.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.5, buying a home in Carson 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.
Carson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | Virginia | $143,000 | $699 |
| Monona County | Iowa | $142,900 | $855 |
| Jones County | Mississippi | $143,100 | $869 |
| Audrain County | Missouri | $143,100 | $693 |
| Charlton County | Georgia | $142,800 | $540 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County | $140,900 | $957 | 67.5% |
| Callahan County | $145,500 | $817 | 80.9% |
| Cass County | $146,400 | $852 | 76.6% |
| Parmer County | $146,700 | $1,081 | 72.1% |
| Sherman County | $146,900 | $835 | 76.3% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).