Washington County, Texas Housing Market
In Washington County, Texas, the median home value is $288,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,165. This places Washington County at #686 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 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: $1,013
- Establishments: 1,034
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 194
- Multi-family: 3
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,236 (avg $90,607)
- Outflow: 13,516 (avg $90,209)
- IRS Statistics of Income
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| Metric | Washington County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $288,100 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,165 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.8% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Washington County is 54.7% above the Texas state average and 26.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,165/month is 16.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Washington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | Minnesota | $288,300 | $863 |
| Franklin County | Ohio | $288,400 | $1,302 |
| Miami County | Kansas | $287,700 | $1,107 |
| Scott County | Kentucky | $288,500 | $1,247 |
| Dodge County | Minnesota | $287,700 | $1,020 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somervell County | $289,500 | $773 | 80.0% |
| Johnson County | $285,900 | $1,398 | 74.7% |
| Mason County | $293,600 | $800 | 79.7% |
| Fayette County | $293,900 | $988 | 79.4% |
| Brazos County | $296,000 | $1,193 | 46.8% |
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).