Chambers County, Texas Housing Market
In Chambers County, Texas, the median home value is $329,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,609. This places Chambers County at #494 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #17 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: $1,564
- Establishments: 913
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 562
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,309 (avg $97,063)
- Outflow: 17,772 (avg $97,872)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Chambers County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77521 | 275.4 | -6.48% | 2025 |
| 2 | 77575 | 278.5 | +7.56% | 2025 |
| 3 | 77535 | 273.1 | -3.98% | 2025 |
| 4 | 77523 | 298.3 | +4.54% | 2025 |
| 5 | 77520 | 300.6 | +2.88% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Chambers County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $329,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,609 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.6% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Chambers County is 76.9% above the Texas state average and 44.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,609/month is 61.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Chambers County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Chambers County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester County | South Carolina | $329,300 | $1,463 |
| Santa Rosa County | Florida | $329,800 | $1,544 |
| Churchill County | Nevada | $329,900 | $1,319 |
| Lancaster County | South Carolina | $329,900 | $959 |
| Spencer County | Kentucky | $330,000 | $987 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County | $323,900 | $1,547 | 59.3% |
| Wilson County | $321,300 | $1,069 | 84.7% |
| Kerr County | $321,200 | $1,109 | 70.1% |
| Kaufman County | $320,900 | $1,554 | 78.1% |
| Waller County | $318,700 | $1,169 | 72.0% |
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).