Cochran County, Texas Housing Market
In Cochran County, Texas, the median home value is $53,200, with a median monthly rent of $697. This places Cochran County at #3131 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #246 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,327
- Establishments: 98
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 921 (avg $51,594)
- Outflow: 867 (avg $51,867)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Cochran County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79336 | 299.7 | +8.87% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Cochran County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,200 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.6% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 6.4 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Cochran County is 71.4% below the Texas state average and 76.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $697/month is 30.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 6.4, buying a home in Cochran 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.
Cochran County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglala Lakota County | South Dakota | $52,900 | $584 |
| Todd County | South Dakota | $53,900 | $532 |
| McDowell County | West Virginia | $50,000 | $643 |
| Stonewall County | Texas | $48,600 | $613 |
| Cottle County | Texas | $59,300 | $264 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewall County | $48,600 | $613 | 84.6% |
| Cottle County | $59,300 | $264 | 83.2% |
| Hudspeth County | $64,000 | $705 | 73.6% |
| Dickens County | $65,300 | $758 | 79.5% |
| Foard County | $70,700 | $572 | 76.0% |
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).