Ward County, Texas Housing Market
In Ward County, Texas, the median home value is $150,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,118. This places Ward County at #2229 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #153 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: $1,744
- Establishments: 356
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 0
- Multi-family: 18
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,267 (avg $75,497)
- Outflow: 3,949 (avg $77,688)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ward County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79756 | 418.8 | +13.97% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ward County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,700 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,118 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.2 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ward County is 19.1% below the Texas state average and 33.8% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,118/month is 12.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.2, buying a home in Ward 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.
Ward County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.5%, 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
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sampson County | North Carolina | $150,700 | $834 |
| Jackson County | Ohio | $150,700 | $769 |
| Lyon County | Kansas | $150,600 | $817 |
| Adair County | Kentucky | $150,800 | $771 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | $150,800 | $848 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde County | $150,800 | $981 | 70.6% |
| McCulloch County | $150,500 | $806 | 66.6% |
| Dallam County | $151,400 | $1,081 | 64.0% |
| Karnes County | $149,000 | $957 | 62.4% |
| Moore County | $152,600 | $939 | 62.5% |
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).