Motley County, Texas Housing Market

In Motley County, Texas, the median home value is $88,000, with a median monthly rent of $675. This places Motley County at #3033 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #227 within Texas.

Median Home Value $88,000
Median Rent $675/mo
Owner Occupancy 76.5%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.9

📈 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

197
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $778
  • Establishments: 42
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Migration Patterns

+33
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 401 (avg $51,247)
  • Outflow: 368 (avg $49,484)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Motley County Compares

MetricMotley CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $88,000 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $675 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 76.5% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 10.9 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Motley County is 52.8% below the Texas state average and 61.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $675/month is 32.3% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.9, buying a home in Motley 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.

Motley County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.5%, 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
Wheeler County Georgia $88,200 $581
Humphreys County Mississippi $87,800 $641
Taylor County Georgia $87,700 $630
Wilcox County Georgia $87,600 $610
Clark County Kansas $87,600 $789

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Wilbarger County $89,400 $932 67.2%
Duval County $89,400 $741 70.4%
Throckmorton County $89,500 $878 68.0%
Floyd County $89,600 $676 73.3%
Swisher County $86,300 $783 66.4%

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).