Hunt County, Texas Housing Market
In Hunt County, Texas, the median home value is $241,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,222. This places Hunt County at #961 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #50 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: $1,297
- Establishments: 1,739
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 456
- Multi-family: 378
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 40,073 (avg $71,320)
- Outflow: 36,430 (avg $72,333)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Hunt County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75474 | 390.2 | +7.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 75169 | 307.9 | +5.36% | 2025 |
| 3 | 75401 | 383.7 | +4.58% | 2025 |
| 4 | 75135 | 327.3 | -3.15% | 2025 |
| 5 | 75160 | 275.5 | -4.27% | 2025 |
| 6 | 75402 | 290.6 | +3.59% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Hunt County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $241,700 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,222 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.5 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Hunt County is 29.8% above the Texas state average and 6.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,222/month is 22.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Hunt County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Hunt County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County | Michigan | $241,800 | $1,093 |
| Catawba County | North Carolina | $241,600 | $965 |
| Caribou County | Idaho | $241,500 | $847 |
| Alamance County | North Carolina | $241,500 | $1,064 |
| Hamilton County | Ohio | $241,900 | $1,075 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rains County | $241,100 | $989 | 82.6% |
| Bell County | $241,000 | $1,224 | 56.5% |
| Smith County | $240,700 | $1,238 | 68.8% |
| Caldwell County | $240,500 | $1,173 | 75.3% |
| Cooke County | $240,400 | $1,047 | 71.8% |
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).