Taylor County, Texas Housing Market
In Taylor County, Texas, the median home value is $198,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,159. This places Taylor County at #1416 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #86 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: $1,119
- Establishments: 3,734
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 731
- Multi-family: 326
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 55,634 (avg $77,971)
- Outflow: 51,599 (avg $79,615)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Taylor County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79603 | 307.6 | -10.73% | 2025 |
| 2 | 79562 | 299.9 | +3.69% | 2025 |
| 3 | 79605 | 282.2 | +0.65% | 2025 |
| 4 | 79606 | 261.6 | +4.93% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Taylor County Compares
| Metric | Taylor County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,600 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 60.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Taylor County is 6.6% above the Texas state average and 12.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,159/month is 16.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.3, buying a home in Taylor 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.
Taylor County has an owner-occupancy rate of 60.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | Georgia | $198,500 | $829 |
| Franklin County | Kansas | $198,700 | $1,042 |
| Ionia County | Michigan | $198,500 | $884 |
| Mercer County | North Dakota | $198,500 | $1,031 |
| Grundy County | Iowa | $198,800 | $774 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto County | $198,000 | $1,093 | 71.0% |
| Tom Green County | $197,000 | $1,154 | 65.1% |
| Ector County | $200,200 | $1,259 | 64.7% |
| Gaines County | $200,700 | $789 | 74.6% |
| Lamar County | $200,700 | $949 | 66.1% |
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 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).