Potter County, Texas Housing Market
In Potter County, Texas, the median home value is $147,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,022. This places Potter County at #2278 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #159 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: $1,169
- Establishments: 3,908
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 529
- Multi-family: 336
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 42,559 (avg $70,684)
- Outflow: 40,784 (avg $70,949)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Potter County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79107 | 264.7 | +27.33% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79103 | 229.3 | -0.93% | 2025 |
| 3 | 79102 | 234.0 | +0.71% | 2025 |
| 4 | 79106 | 223.6 | -2.74% | 2025 |
| 5 | 79121 | 214.2 | +3.86% | 2025 |
| 6 | 79124 | 221.4 | +2.96% | 2025 |
| 7 | 79109 | 225.6 | +1.04% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Potter County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $147,300 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,022 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 57.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.0 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Potter County is 20.9% below the Texas state average and 35.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,022/month is 2.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.0, buying a home in Potter 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.
Potter County has an owner-occupancy rate of 57.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Kentucky | $147,300 | $698 |
| Pierce County | North Dakota | $147,300 | $850 |
| Lynn County | Texas | $147,300 | $927 |
| Kanawha County | West Virginia | $147,300 | $906 |
| Lawrence County | Pennsylvania | $147,200 | $831 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn County | $147,300 | $927 | 77.0% |
| Sterling County | $147,000 | $952 | 77.7% |
| Sherman County | $146,900 | $835 | 76.3% |
| Hamilton County | $147,700 | $885 | 78.7% |
| Parmer County | $146,700 | $1,081 | 72.1% |
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).