Medina County, Texas Housing Market
In Medina County, Texas, the median home value is $239,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,196. This places Medina County at #985 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $952
- Establishments: 826
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 70
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,940 (avg $76,422)
- Outflow: 18,640 (avg $76,007)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Medina County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78009 | 292.8 | -4.00% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78861 | 266.7 | +1.18% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Medina County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,600 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,196 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.7 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Medina County is 28.6% above the Texas state average and 5.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,196/month is 20.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.7, the buy-vs-rent decision in Medina County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Medina County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Colorado | $239,600 | $1,701 |
| Goshen County | Wyoming | $239,600 | $778 |
| Kit Carson County | Colorado | $239,500 | $973 |
| Rio Grande County | Colorado | $239,500 | $945 |
| Salem County | New Jersey | $239,500 | $1,253 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke County | $240,400 | $1,047 | 71.8% |
| Randall County | $238,800 | $1,170 | 67.9% |
| Caldwell County | $240,500 | $1,173 | 75.3% |
| Smith County | $240,700 | $1,238 | 68.8% |
| Bell County | $241,000 | $1,224 | 56.5% |
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).