Franklin County, Texas Housing Market
In Franklin County, Texas, the median home value is $226,300, with a median monthly rent of $936. This places Franklin County at #1116 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #63 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: $965
- Establishments: 504
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,002 (avg $78,404)
- Outflow: 3,631 (avg $80,097)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Franklin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75455 | 272.8 | -0.40% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Franklin County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,300 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $936 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.0% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Franklin County is 21.5% above the Texas state average and 0.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $936/month is 6.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Franklin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.0%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County | Alabama | $226,300 | $1,084 |
| Washington County | Colorado | $226,200 | $947 |
| Jeff Davis County | Texas | $226,200 | $1,241 |
| Moody County | South Dakota | $226,500 | $758 |
| Washburn County | Wisconsin | $226,100 | $795 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis County | $226,200 | $1,241 | 88.0% |
| Walker County | $226,900 | $1,031 | 56.5% |
| Brewster County | $227,000 | $839 | 62.5% |
| Lavaca County | $228,300 | $910 | 78.3% |
| Mills County | $223,700 | $708 | 80.3% |
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).