Duval County, Texas Housing Market
In Duval County, Texas, the median home value is $89,400, with a median monthly rent of $741. This places Duval County at #3022 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #226 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: $770
- Establishments: 158
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,753 (avg $45,043)
- Outflow: 3,710 (avg $44,920)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Duval County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78332 | 242.8 | +12.09% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Duval County →How Duval County Compares
| Metric | Duval County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,400 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $741 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.4% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Duval County is 52.0% below the Texas state average and 60.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $741/month is 25.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.1, buying a home in Duval 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.
Duval County has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | Texas | $89,400 | $932 |
| Decatur County | Kansas | $89,500 | $676 |
| Throckmorton County | Texas | $89,500 | $878 |
| Floyd County | Texas | $89,600 | $676 |
| Chicot County | Arkansas | $89,100 | $574 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbarger County | $89,400 | $932 | 67.2% |
| Throckmorton County | $89,500 | $878 | 68.0% |
| Floyd County | $89,600 | $676 | 73.3% |
| Briscoe County | $90,300 | $631 | 82.8% |
| Motley County | $88,000 | $675 | 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).