Crosby County, Texas Housing Market

In Crosby County, Texas, the median home value is $80,900, with a median monthly rent of $684. This places Crosby County at #3084 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #236 within Texas.

Median Home Value $80,900
Median Rent $684/mo
Owner Occupancy 68.8%
Price/Rent Ratio 9.9

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

662
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $916
  • Establishments: 143
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+55
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,919 (avg $49,752)
  • Outflow: 1,864 (avg $49,688)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Crosby County Compares

MetricCrosby CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $80,900 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $684 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 68.8% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 9.9 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Crosby County is 56.6% below the Texas state average and 64.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $684/month is 31.4% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 9.9, buying a home in Crosby 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.

Crosby County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.8%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Lafayette County Arkansas $81,000 $755
Calhoun County Georgia $81,000 $546
Brooks County Texas $81,000 $719
Greene County Alabama $81,200 $432
Woodson County Kansas $81,200 $618

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Brooks County $81,000 $719 52.8%
Hardeman County $81,900 $684 73.9%
Kinney County $82,000 $1,272 83.9%
Lamb County $82,400 $968 74.0%
Culberson County $79,300 $1,043 70.2%

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).