Ector County, TX home prices
Ector County, TX: the typical home is worth $256,699 as of 2026-05, up +5.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $163/sq ft. Rent…
Ector County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1975: $49,544 → 2026: $256,699 (5.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $256,699, homes in Ector County sit 20% above the Texas median ($214,793) and 10% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #81 of 243 Texas counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+5.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 51 days on the market, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,267/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,571/mo to rent.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Winkler County, TX ($139,918) · Crane County, TX ($202,912) · Andrews County, TX ($265,698) · Midland County, TX ($332,551) · Ward County, TX ($198,438) · Martin County, TX ($263,160)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $103,681 |
| 2010 | $106,603 |
| 2011 | $107,487 |
| 2012 | $116,763 |
| 2013 | $124,633 |
| 2014 | $139,405 |
| 2015 | $157,962 |
| 2016 | $168,840 |
| 2017 | $162,183 |
| 2018 | $166,817 |
| 2019 | $188,063 |
| 2020 | $221,436 |
| 2021 | $226,331 |
| 2022 | $222,565 |
| 2023 | $218,174 |
| 2024 | $225,533 |
| 2025 | $241,220 |
| 2026 | $252,128 |