Dickens County, Texas Housing Market

In Dickens County, Texas, the median home value is $65,300, with a median monthly rent of $758. This places Dickens County at #3123 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #243 within Texas.

Median Home Value $65,300
Median Rent $758/mo
Owner Occupancy 79.5%
Price/Rent Ratio 7.2

📈 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

383
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,201
  • Establishments: 53
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+40
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 637 (avg $56,229)
  • Outflow: 597 (avg $57,568)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Dickens County Compares

MetricDickens CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $65,300 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $758 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 79.5% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 7.2 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Dickens County is 64.9% below the Texas state average and 71.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $758/month is 24.0% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 7.2, buying a home in Dickens 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.

Dickens County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.5%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Stewart County Georgia $65,100 $607
Chautauqua County Kansas $65,500 $708
Jewell County Kansas $64,600 $608
Hudspeth County Texas $64,000 $705
Apache County Arizona $63,700 $647

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Hudspeth County $64,000 $705 73.6%
Foard County $70,700 $572 76.0%
Cottle County $59,300 $264 83.2%
Willacy County $73,600 $809 74.7%
Knox County $77,300 $521 77.4%

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).