Hartley County, Texas Housing Market
In Hartley County, Texas, the median home value is $262,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,028. This places Hartley County at #826 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #43 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: $1,029
- Establishments: 139
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,597 (avg $84,232)
- Outflow: 1,529 (avg $86,187)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Hartley County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79029 | 275.2 | +9.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Hartley County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $262,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,028 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 74.4% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hartley County is 40.9% above the Texas state average and 15.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,028/month is 3.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Hartley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 74.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minidoka County | Idaho | $262,600 | $900 |
| Dorchester County | Maryland | $262,400 | $1,032 |
| Lee County | Alabama | $262,200 | $1,058 |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | Alaska | $262,800 | $1,014 |
| Bexar County | Texas | $262,200 | $1,354 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | $262,200 | $1,354 | 58.8% |
| Aransas County | $265,400 | $1,128 | 76.8% |
| Lee County | $267,800 | $1,067 | 77.8% |
| Erath County | $269,100 | $1,146 | 63.1% |
| Jack County | $251,200 | $960 | 72.2% |
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).