Ochiltree County, Texas Housing Market
In Ochiltree County, Texas, the median home value is $134,400, with a median monthly rent of $891. This places Ochiltree County at #2445 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #170 within Texas.
How is this calculated?
Composite of 4 axes: Affordability (30%), Stability (25%), Momentum (25%), Vitality (20%), each normalized as a percentile rank across 3134 U.S. counties. Editorial rating only — not investment advice or a property valuation.
Market Phase classifies the current state of the market based on 5-year price growth and recent FHFA momentum: 🔥 Boom · 📈 Growth · ⚖️ Stable · ❄️ Cooling · 🌱 Recovering. This is a present-state classification, not a forecast.
📈 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: $1,157
- Establishments: 343
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,468 (avg $73,552)
- Outflow: 3,226 (avg $75,956)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Ochiltree County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,400 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $891 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.7% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ochiltree County is 27.8% below the Texas state average and 41.0% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $891/month is 10.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Ochiltree 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.
Ochiltree County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty County | Georgia | $134,400 | $935 |
| Logan County | Illinois | $134,400 | $829 |
| Hancock County | Tennessee | $134,500 | $622 |
| Fleming County | Kentucky | $134,700 | $715 |
| Bon Homme County | South Dakota | $134,100 | $646 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastland County | $134,800 | $866 | 71.6% |
| Jasper County | $136,400 | $848 | 79.0% |
| Cameron County | $136,500 | $912 | 65.2% |
| Jim Hogg County | $129,400 | $824 | 56.4% |
| Crane County | $129,400 | $882 | 83.8% |
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 2026-10-15. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).