Hays County, Texas Housing Market
In Hays County, Texas, the median home value is $399,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,495. This places Hays County at #287 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $1,067
- Establishments: 6,329
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,153
- Multi-family: 442
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 99,896 (avg $107,349)
- Outflow: 91,506 (avg $105,115)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Hays County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78619 | 334.3 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 78652 | 349.0 | -4.26% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78736 | 385.6 | +1.62% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78737 | 384.0 | -3.07% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78739 | 337.6 | +26.12% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Hays County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $399,800 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,495 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hays County is 114.6% above the Texas state average and 75.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,495/month is 49.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Hays County has an owner-occupancy rate of 64.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poquoson city | Virginia | $400,300 | $1,707 |
| Hanover County | Virginia | $400,400 | $1,591 |
| Park County | Wyoming | $400,500 | $925 |
| Dutchess County | New York | $400,600 | $1,582 |
| Ocean County | New Jersey | $398,400 | $1,755 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall County | $415,500 | $1,992 | 82.5% |
| Parker County | $375,900 | $1,500 | 80.7% |
| Fort Bend County | $374,500 | $1,807 | 77.0% |
| Comal County | $427,200 | $1,603 | 76.6% |
| Denton County | $437,200 | $1,728 | 65.5% |
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).