Jeff Davis County, Texas Housing Market

In Jeff Davis County, Texas, the median home value is $226,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,241. This places Jeff Davis County at #1118 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #64 within Texas.

Median Home Value $226,200
Median Rent $1,241/mo
Owner Occupancy 88.0%
Price/Rent Ratio 15.2

📈 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

579
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $710
  • Establishments: 66
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+43
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 799 (avg $78,244)
  • Outflow: 756 (avg $77,606)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Jeff Davis County Compares

MetricJeff Davis CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $226,200 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $1,241 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 88.0% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 15.2 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Jeff Davis County is 21.4% above the Texas state average and 0.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,241/month is 24.5% above the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Jeff Davis County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.

Jeff Davis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 88.0%, 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
Washington County Colorado $226,200 $947
St. Clair County Alabama $226,300 $1,084
Franklin County Texas $226,300 $936
Washburn County Wisconsin $226,100 $795
Yankton County South Dakota $225,900 $781

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Franklin County $226,300 $936 82.0%
Walker County $226,900 $1,031 56.5%
Brewster County $227,000 $839 62.5%
Lavaca County $228,300 $910 78.3%
Mills County $223,700 $708 80.3%

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).