Dallam County, Texas Housing Market
In Dallam County, Texas, the median home value is $151,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,081. This places Dallam County at #2207 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #151 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: $1,159
- Establishments: 368
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,690 (avg $81,521)
- Outflow: 2,476 (avg $85,198)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dallam County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79022 | 258.9 | +9.44% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dallam County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,400 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,081 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.0% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.7 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dallam County is 18.7% below the Texas state average and 33.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,081/month is 8.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.7, buying a home in Dallam 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.
Dallam County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle County | Michigan | $151,300 | $683 |
| Burke County | Georgia | $151,600 | $758 |
| Henry County | Illinois | $151,600 | $842 |
| Parke County | Indiana | $151,200 | $704 |
| Columbiana County | Ohio | $151,600 | $756 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | $150,800 | $981 | 70.6% |
| Ward County | $150,700 | $1,118 | 78.5% |
| McCulloch County | $150,500 | $806 | 66.6% |
| Moore County | $152,600 | $939 | 62.5% |
| Sabine County | $153,100 | $844 | 85.7% |
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).