Hardeman County, Texas Housing Market

In Hardeman County, Texas, the median home value is $81,900, with a median monthly rent of $684. This places Hardeman County at #3076 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #234 within Texas.

Median Home Value $81,900
Median Rent $684/mo
Owner Occupancy 73.9%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.0

📈 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

908
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $916
  • Establishments: 93
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+50
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,331 (avg $51,630)
  • Outflow: 1,281 (avg $51,439)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Hardeman County Compares

MetricHardeman CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $81,900 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $684 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 73.9% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.0 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Hardeman County is 56.0% below the Texas state average and 64.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $684/month is 31.4% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.0, buying a home in Hardeman 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.

Hardeman County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.9%, 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
Marlboro County South Carolina $82,000 $689
Kinney County Texas $82,000 $1,272
Bullock County Alabama $81,700 $556
Claiborne Parish Louisiana $82,100 $674
Tallahatchie County Mississippi $82,300 $732

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Kinney County $82,000 $1,272 83.9%
Lamb County $82,400 $968 74.0%
Brooks County $81,000 $719 52.8%
Crosby County $80,900 $684 68.8%
Culberson County $79,300 $1,043 70.2%

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).