McMullen County, Texas Housing Market

In McMullen County, Texas, the median home value is $97,100, with a median monthly rent of $758. This places McMullen County at #2957 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #214 within Texas.

Median Home Value $97,100
Median Rent $758/mo
Owner Occupancy 78.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.7

📈 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

380
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,349
  • Establishments: 64
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+0
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 298 (avg $134,034)
  • Outflow: 298 (avg $134,034)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How McMullen County Compares

MetricMcMullen CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $97,100 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $758 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 78.3% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.7 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in McMullen County is 47.9% below the Texas state average and 57.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $758/month is 24.0% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.7, buying a home in McMullen 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.

McMullen County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.3%, 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
Cass County Illinois $97,100 $723
Zapata County Texas $97,100 $617
Vermilion County Illinois $97,200 $838
Barber County Kansas $97,000 $830
Pemiscot County Missouri $97,000 $695

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Zapata County $97,100 $617 72.0%
Jones County $96,500 $866 80.4%
La Salle County $97,800 $819 76.0%
Donley County $96,400 $780 74.8%
Nolan County $96,300 $913 68.1%

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).