Comal County, Texas Housing Market
In Comal County, Texas, the median home value is $427,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,603. This places Comal County at #235 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 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: $1,151
- Establishments: 5,192
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,726
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 75,198 (avg $122,225)
- Outflow: 68,011 (avg $120,707)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Comal County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78132 | 332.6 | +6.26% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78163 | 320.4 | +3.29% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78130 | 314.6 | -3.41% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78133 | 333.2 | -3.34% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Comal County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,200 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,603 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.6% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.2 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Comal County is 129.3% above the Texas state average and 87.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,603/month is 60.8% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Comal County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber County | Utah | $426,700 | $1,379 |
| Broadwater County | Montana | $426,600 | $955 |
| Storey County | Nevada | $426,400 | $1,153 |
| Wilson County | Tennessee | $428,000 | $1,486 |
| Williamsburg city | Virginia | $428,100 | $1,407 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County | $437,200 | $1,728 | 65.5% |
| Rockwall County | $415,500 | $1,992 | 82.5% |
| Williamson County | $447,000 | $1,796 | 66.4% |
| Hays County | $399,800 | $1,495 | 64.1% |
| Gillespie County | $460,700 | $1,340 | 74.9% |
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).