Wharton County, Texas Housing Market
In Wharton County, Texas, the median home value is $189,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,046. This places Wharton County at #1514 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #94 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: $1,053
- Establishments: 1,082
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 116
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 16,752 (avg $69,637)
- Outflow: 16,348 (avg $69,794)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Wharton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77437 | 299.7 | +8.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Wharton County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $189,900 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,046 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.3% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 15.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Wharton County is 1.9% above the Texas state average and 16.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,046/month is 4.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 15.1, the buy-vs-rent decision in Wharton County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Wharton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County | Nebraska | $189,900 | $681 |
| Webb County | Texas | $189,900 | $1,027 |
| Pulaski County | Missouri | $189,800 | $1,112 |
| Niagara County | New York | $189,800 | $899 |
| Auglaize County | Ohio | $189,800 | $868 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb County | $189,900 | $1,027 | 64.7% |
| Milam County | $189,800 | $984 | 76.9% |
| Archer County | $189,100 | $770 | 84.5% |
| Burleson County | $191,000 | $1,063 | 81.7% |
| San Patricio County | $192,400 | $1,291 | 66.9% |
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).