Lipscomb County, Texas Housing Market
In Lipscomb County, Texas, the median home value is $124,300, with a median monthly rent of $876. This places Lipscomb County at #2556 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #176 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,164
- Establishments: 67
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,043 (avg $69,643)
- Outflow: 1,004 (avg $70,180)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lipscomb County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79070 | 223.4 | +0.32% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lipscomb County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,300 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.4% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.8 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lipscomb County is 33.3% below the Texas state average and 45.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $876/month is 12.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.8, buying a home in Lipscomb 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.
Lipscomb County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.4%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screven County | Georgia | $124,300 | $679 |
| Appanoose County | Iowa | $124,200 | $784 |
| Marion County | Kansas | $124,200 | $727 |
| Echols County | Georgia | $124,100 | $1,017 |
| Franklin County | Iowa | $124,100 | $696 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hansford County | $124,800 | $939 | 81.2% |
| Jim Wells County | $123,600 | $938 | 68.5% |
| Childress County | $125,400 | $913 | 71.0% |
| Schleicher County | $122,700 | $660 | 84.3% |
| Kent County | $122,200 | $675 | 79.2% |
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).