Val Verde County, Texas Housing Market
In Val Verde County, Texas, the median home value is $164,600, with a median monthly rent of $994. This places Val Verde County at #1912 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #132 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: $788
- Establishments: 803
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 73
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 19,153 (avg $54,310)
- Outflow: 17,867 (avg $53,618)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Val Verde County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78840 | 239.7 | -0.45% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Val Verde County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,600 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $994 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.1% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.8 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Val Verde County is 11.6% below the Texas state average and 27.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $994/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.8, buying a home in Val Verde 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.
Val Verde County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County | Kentucky | $164,600 | $658 |
| Winnebago County | Illinois | $164,500 | $1,021 |
| Iberia Parish | Louisiana | $164,500 | $897 |
| Marshall County | Minnesota | $164,500 | $690 |
| Tyrrell County | North Carolina | $164,500 | $644 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta County | $164,300 | $945 | 82.8% |
| Houston County | $164,900 | $887 | 70.6% |
| Limestone County | $164,200 | $905 | 72.1% |
| Angelina County | $163,500 | $1,076 | 64.0% |
| Pecos County | $165,700 | $918 | 72.0% |
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).