Ector County, Texas Housing Market
In Ector County, Texas, the median home value is $200,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,259. This places Ector County at #1399 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #85 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: $1,485
- Establishments: 4,232
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 921
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 59,616 (avg $67,388)
- Outflow: 57,828 (avg $68,490)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Ector County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79763 | 448.2 | -0.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79764 | 415.6 | +10.42% | 2025 |
| 3 | 79762 | 352.5 | +4.63% | 2025 |
| 4 | 79765 | 305.0 | +3.30% | 2025 |
| 5 | 79761 | 336.3 | +4.61% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Ector County Compares
| Metric | Ector County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,200 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,259 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.7% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ector County is 7.5% above the Texas state average and 12.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,259/month is 26.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.3, buying a home in Ector 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.
Ector County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga County | New York | $200,200 | $1,108 |
| Lauderdale County | Alabama | $200,300 | $838 |
| Cleveland County | North Carolina | $200,000 | $914 |
| Highland County | Virginia | $200,000 | $856 |
| Gilchrist County | Florida | $199,900 | $926 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines County | $200,700 | $789 | 74.6% |
| Lamar County | $200,700 | $949 | 66.1% |
| Bosque County | $200,900 | $928 | 75.8% |
| Kimble County | $201,300 | $790 | 78.9% |
| Taylor County | $198,600 | $1,159 | 60.5% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).