Walker County, Texas Housing Market
In Walker County, Texas, the median home value is $226,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,031. This places Walker County at #1112 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #62 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: $899
- Establishments: 1,078
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 485
- Multi-family: 48
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,363 (avg $63,261)
- Outflow: 21,121 (avg $60,628)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Walker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77340 | 289.4 | +4.07% | 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 Walker County Compares
| Metric | Walker County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,900 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 56.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.3 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Walker County is 21.8% above the Texas state average and about equal to the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,031/month is 3.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.3, the buy-vs-rent decision in Walker County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Walker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 56.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County | Missouri | $226,800 | $1,008 |
| Portage County | Ohio | $227,000 | $1,064 |
| Brewster County | Texas | $227,000 | $839 |
| McLean County | North Dakota | $227,100 | $784 |
| Bossier Parish | Louisiana | $227,200 | $1,174 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster County | $227,000 | $839 | 62.5% |
| Franklin County | $226,300 | $936 | 82.0% |
| Jeff Davis County | $226,200 | $1,241 | 88.0% |
| Lavaca County | $228,300 | $910 | 78.3% |
| Mills County | $223,700 | $708 | 80.3% |
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).