Knox County, Texas Housing Market

In Knox County, Texas, the median home value is $77,300, with a median monthly rent of $521. This places Knox County at #3098 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #240 within Texas.

Median Home Value $77,300
Median Rent $521/mo
Owner Occupancy 77.4%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.4

📈 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

611
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,045
  • Establishments: 102
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+80
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,192 (avg $50,964)
  • Outflow: 1,112 (avg $50,982)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Knox County Compares

MetricKnox CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $77,300 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $521 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 77.4% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.4 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Knox County is 58.5% below the Texas state average and 66.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $521/month is 47.7% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.4, buying a home in Knox 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.

Knox County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.4%, 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
St. Helena Parish Louisiana $77,300 $870
Knott County Kentucky $77,000 $756
Garza County Texas $77,800 $838
Appling County Georgia $76,700 $739
Phillips County Arkansas $78,200 $737

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Garza County $77,800 $838 70.5%
Fisher County $78,600 $601 80.4%
Culberson County $79,300 $1,043 70.2%
Crosby County $80,900 $684 68.8%
Willacy County $73,600 $809 74.7%

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).