Martin County, Texas Housing Market
In Martin County, Texas, the median home value is $174,800, with a median monthly rent of $971. This places Martin County at #1709 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #109 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: $1,514
- Establishments: 215
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,853 (avg $145,426)
- Outflow: 1,809 (avg $146,664)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Martin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79705 | 400.4 | +3.22% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Martin County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,800 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $971 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.0 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Martin County is 6.2% below the Texas state average and 23.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $971/month is 2.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.0, the buy-vs-rent decision in Martin County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Martin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascosa County | Texas | $174,800 | $1,061 |
| Shackelford County | Texas | $174,800 | $718 |
| Gadsden County | Florida | $174,900 | $851 |
| Bryan County | Oklahoma | $174,900 | $960 |
| Baxter County | Arkansas | $174,600 | $846 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atascosa County | $174,800 | $1,061 | 77.4% |
| Shackelford County | $174,800 | $718 | 78.7% |
| Titus County | $174,000 | $907 | 70.6% |
| Young County | $175,800 | $862 | 74.1% |
| Madison County | $176,200 | $851 | 75.3% |
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).