Travis County, Texas Housing Market
In Travis County, Texas, the median home value is $523,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,744. This places Travis County at #123 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #1 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: $2,001
- Establishments: 51,191
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 4,727
- Multi-family: 10,332
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 537,542 (avg $172,923)
- Outflow: 526,841 (avg $173,798)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Travis County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78705 | 535.4 | +37.94% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78754 | 366.8 | +11.64% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78746 | 373.7 | -6.09% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78730 | 311.3 | — | 2024 |
| 5 | 78703 | 365.3 | -7.69% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78732 | 230.6 | — | 2025 |
| 7 | 78741 | 429.4 | -2.03% | 2025 |
| 8 | 78645 | 309.5 | -13.66% | 2025 |
| 9 | 78704 | 478.3 | -0.91% | 2025 |
| 10 | 78738 | 271.3 | -5.52% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Travis County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $523,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,744 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 52.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 25.0 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Travis County is 180.8% above the Texas state average and 129.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,744/month is 74.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 25.0, Travis County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Travis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 52.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Washington | $522,900 | $1,748 |
| Essex County | New Jersey | $524,100 | $1,531 |
| Salt Lake County | Utah | $525,700 | $1,592 |
| Pierce County | Washington | $526,600 | $1,806 |
| Hawaii County | Hawaii | $519,300 | $1,510 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall County | $512,700 | $1,606 | 79.5% |
| Blanco County | $483,500 | $1,017 | 76.2% |
| Collin County | $475,600 | $1,859 | 64.5% |
| Gillespie County | $460,700 | $1,340 | 74.9% |
| Williamson County | $447,000 | $1,796 | 66.4% |
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).