Hill County, Texas Housing Market
In Hill County, Texas, the median home value is $179,200, with a median monthly rent of $946. This places Hill County at #1648 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #106 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: $1,149
- Establishments: 742
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 68
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,355 (avg $66,115)
- Outflow: 13,315 (avg $66,046)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Hill County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76645 | 357.9 | +6.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 76691 | 366.3 | +8.60% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Hill County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,200 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.2% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.8 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hill County is 3.8% below the Texas state average and 21.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $946/month is 5.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.8, the buy-vs-rent decision in Hill County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Hill County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Kentucky | $179,200 | $744 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | Louisiana | $179,300 | $817 |
| Otsego County | New York | $179,100 | $987 |
| Franklin County | Georgia | $179,000 | $844 |
| Bedford County | Pennsylvania | $179,000 | $784 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | $180,400 | $1,079 | 64.2% |
| Harrison County | $180,400 | $974 | 76.9% |
| Liberty County | $181,700 | $1,044 | 82.3% |
| Madison County | $176,200 | $851 | 75.3% |
| Yoakum County | $182,600 | $973 | 66.8% |
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).