Real County, Texas Housing Market
In Real County, Texas, the median home value is $112,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,188. This places Real County at #2764 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #190 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $733
- Establishments: 91
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,426 (avg $68,667)
- Outflow: 1,295 (avg $68,602)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Real County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78801 | 323.1 | +4.46% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Real County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $112,500 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,188 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 7.9 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Real County is 39.6% below the Texas state average and 50.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,188/month is 19.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 7.9, buying a home in Real 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.
Real County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County | Georgia | $112,500 | $858 |
| Union Parish | Louisiana | $112,500 | $778 |
| Grundy County | Missouri | $112,500 | $696 |
| Perry County | Illinois | $112,600 | $728 |
| Smith County | Mississippi | $112,600 | $664 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee County | $111,300 | $1,065 | 70.8% |
| Scurry County | $113,800 | $1,020 | 76.8% |
| Falls County | $110,900 | $731 | 76.5% |
| Stephens County | $110,200 | $846 | 79.2% |
| Runnels County | $109,300 | $847 | 75.0% |
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).