Upton County, Texas Housing Market

In Upton County, Texas, the median home value is $109,000, with a median monthly rent of $720. This places Upton County at #2812 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #195 within Texas.

Median Home Value $109,000
Median Rent $720/mo
Owner Occupancy 77.2%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6

📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)

ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.

📍 Economic Snapshot

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Employment & Wages

3,332
jobs (private sector)
  • Avg weekly wage: $1,903
  • Establishments: 110
  • BLS QCEW, 2025
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Housing Supply

1
new units authorized (2025)
  • Single-family: 1
  • Multi-family: 0
  • U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
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Migration Patterns

+62
net migration (filers, 2021-2022)
  • Inflow: 1,145 (avg $86,085)
  • Outflow: 1,083 (avg $87,070)
  • IRS Statistics of Income

How Upton County Compares

MetricUpton CountyTexas AverageU.S. Average
Median Home Value $109,000 $186,278 $227,706
Median Gross Rent $720 $997 $968
Owner Occupancy Rate 77.2% 73.2% 73.3%
Price/Rent Ratio 12.6 15.2 18.7

Market Analysis

The median home value in Upton County is 41.5% below the Texas state average and 52.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $720/month is 27.8% below the state average.

With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Upton 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.

Upton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.2%, 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

CountyStateMedian Home ValueMedian Rent
Mississippi County Missouri $109,000 $762
Ida County Iowa $108,900 $696
Iron County Michigan $109,100 $716
Esmeralda County Nevada $108,900 $1,320
Greer County Oklahoma $109,100 $681

Other Counties in Texas

CountyMedian Home ValueMedian RentOwner Occ.
Runnels County $109,300 $847 75.0%
Menard County $108,500 $729 80.7%
Stephens County $110,200 $846 79.2%
Frio County $107,700 $1,016 58.9%
Concho County $107,400 $733 80.5%

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).