Nueces County, Texas Housing Market
In Nueces County, Texas, the median home value is $208,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,283. This places Nueces County at #1313 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #74 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: $1,203
- Establishments: 8,228
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 1,332
- Multi-family: 164
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 134,962 (avg $70,179)
- Outflow: 131,080 (avg $70,177)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Nueces County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78373 | 488.3 | +5.81% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78410 | 257.6 | -1.63% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78412 | 264.8 | -4.26% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78411 | 267.7 | -0.87% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78404 | 255.6 | -2.51% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78415 | 275.3 | -1.63% | 2025 |
| 7 | 78413 | 242.2 | +2.30% | 2025 |
| 8 | 78414 | 232.0 | -0.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Nueces County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,800 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,283 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 59.7% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Nueces County is 12.1% above the Texas state average and 8.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,283/month is 28.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.6, buying a home in Nueces 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.
Nueces County has an owner-occupancy rate of 59.7%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt County | North Carolina | $208,900 | $993 |
| Summit County | Ohio | $208,700 | $1,026 |
| Tate County | Mississippi | $209,000 | $963 |
| Dodge County | Nebraska | $208,600 | $1,060 |
| Hamlin County | South Dakota | $208,600 | $800 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto County | $209,300 | $1,060 | 84.6% |
| Colorado County | $209,800 | $926 | 79.5% |
| Victoria County | $209,900 | $1,157 | 65.3% |
| Montague County | $206,400 | $1,008 | 79.9% |
| Henderson County | $211,300 | $1,048 | 77.8% |
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).