Jefferson County, Texas Housing Market
In Jefferson County, Texas, the median home value is $169,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,117. This places Jefferson County at #1813 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #124 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: $1,438
- Establishments: 5,585
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 325
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 89,668 (avg $71,117)
- Outflow: 87,725 (avg $71,833)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Jefferson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77702 | 176.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 77708 | 242.7 | -6.67% | 2025 |
| 3 | 77642 | 240.8 | +5.58% | 2025 |
| 4 | 77619 | 309.4 | +9.69% | 2025 |
| 5 | 77705 | 224.9 | -6.60% | 2025 |
| 6 | 77707 | 229.3 | -3.79% | 2025 |
| 7 | 77713 | 224.8 | +7.94% | 2025 |
| 8 | 77651 | 257.7 | +1.49% | 2025 |
| 9 | 77627 | 255.0 | +0.14% | 2025 |
| 10 | 77706 | 212.0 | +0.08% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Jefferson County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,117 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Jefferson County is 9.0% below the Texas state average and 25.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,117/month is 12.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Jefferson County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Jefferson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | Florida | $169,500 | $894 |
| Kingsbury County | South Dakota | $169,500 | $685 |
| Greene County | Arkansas | $169,300 | $904 |
| Newton County | Arkansas | $169,300 | $617 |
| Cottonwood County | Minnesota | $169,300 | $817 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | $169,300 | $933 | 74.0% |
| Nacogdoches County | $169,200 | $965 | 59.3% |
| San Saba County | $168,700 | $958 | 71.7% |
| DeWitt County | $170,900 | $921 | 73.9% |
| Freestone County | $168,000 | $853 | 75.4% |
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).