Dallas County, Texas Housing Market
In Dallas County, Texas, the median home value is $303,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,565. This places Dallas County at #609 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 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: $1,799
- Establishments: 82,373
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,651
- Multi-family: 8,040
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,018,530 (avg $109,825)
- Outflow: 1,013,098 (avg $110,570)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Dallas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75205 | 390.1 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 75225 | 429.8 | +12.97% | 2025 |
| 3 | 75038 | 304.4 | +2.27% | 2025 |
| 4 | 75063 | 275.2 | — | 2025 |
| 5 | 75235 | 396.5 | -10.97% | 2025 |
| 6 | 75216 | 440.1 | +9.64% | 2025 |
| 7 | 75209 | 412.3 | -7.90% | 2025 |
| 8 | 75233 | 308.3 | -0.08% | 2025 |
| 9 | 75182 | 250.2 | -0.68% | 2025 |
| 10 | 75240 | 349.0 | -2.43% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dallas County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $303,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,565 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 50.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dallas County is 62.7% above the Texas state average and 33.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,565/month is 57.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Dallas County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Dallas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 50.8%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Georgia | $302,800 | $1,048 |
| Chatham County | Georgia | $302,700 | $1,471 |
| Walworth County | Wisconsin | $302,700 | $1,150 |
| Duval County | Florida | $303,500 | $1,475 |
| Pennington County | South Dakota | $302,200 | $1,120 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County | $304,400 | $1,517 | 77.8% |
| Brazoria County | $301,600 | $1,454 | 74.1% |
| Wise County | $304,900 | $1,299 | 81.4% |
| Hood County | $306,400 | $1,428 | 81.2% |
| Austin County | $296,900 | $1,137 | 76.5% |
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).