Parker County, Texas Housing Market
In Parker County, Texas, the median home value is $375,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,500. This places Parker County at #351 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 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: $1,142
- Establishments: 3,737
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 312
- Multi-family: 30
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 63,948 (avg $115,800)
- Outflow: 57,783 (avg $115,924)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Parker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76085 | 323.7 | -2.61% | 2025 |
| 2 | 76086 | 315.9 | -4.09% | 2025 |
| 3 | 76088 | 349.4 | -0.55% | 2025 |
| 4 | 76020 | 319.0 | -1.92% | 2025 |
| 5 | 76126 | 309.0 | +1.68% | 2025 |
| 6 | 76082 | 312.7 | -1.36% | 2025 |
| 7 | 76008 | 261.5 | +2.50% | 2025 |
| 8 | 76108 | 323.1 | +0.75% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Parker County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,900 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,500 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.7% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.9 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Parker County is 101.8% above the Texas state average and 65.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,500/month is 50.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Parker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | Indiana | $376,200 | $1,359 |
| Sublette County | Wyoming | $376,200 | $1,209 |
| Linn County | Oregon | $376,400 | $1,320 |
| Adams County | Idaho | $376,500 | $830 |
| Belknap County | New Hampshire | $374,900 | $1,167 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | $374,500 | $1,807 | 77.0% |
| Llano County | $356,500 | $998 | 76.5% |
| Hays County | $399,800 | $1,495 | 64.1% |
| Ellis County | $348,600 | $1,594 | 75.8% |
| Montgomery County | $346,200 | $1,532 | 71.8% |
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).