Williamson County, Texas Housing Market
In Williamson County, Texas, the median home value is $447,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,796. This places Williamson County at #199 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $1,646
- Establishments: 15,755
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3,945
- Multi-family: 1,011
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 267,040 (avg $116,547)
- Outflow: 250,275 (avg $116,472)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Williamson County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78681 | 326.0 | -0.92% | 2025 |
| 2 | 78626 | 337.8 | -0.82% | 2025 |
| 3 | 78665 | 275.9 | +3.48% | 2025 |
| 4 | 78628 | 302.2 | -2.49% | 2025 |
| 5 | 78633 | 274.4 | -0.91% | 2025 |
| 6 | 78717 | 313.8 | +41.13% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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View Mortgage Guide for Williamson County →How Williamson County Compares
| Metric | Williamson County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $447,000 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,796 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66.4% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.7 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Williamson County is 140.0% above the Texas state average and 96.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,796/month is 80.1% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Williamson County has an owner-occupancy rate of 66.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | California | $446,900 | $1,287 |
| Jefferson County | Montana | $446,900 | $925 |
| James City County | Virginia | $447,200 | $1,552 |
| Palm Beach County | Florida | $447,300 | $1,916 |
| Santa Fe County | New Mexico | $446,300 | $1,389 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton County | $437,200 | $1,728 | 65.5% |
| Gillespie County | $460,700 | $1,340 | 74.9% |
| Comal County | $427,200 | $1,603 | 76.6% |
| Collin County | $475,600 | $1,859 | 64.5% |
| Rockwall County | $415,500 | $1,992 | 82.5% |
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).