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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…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Ector County is accelerating and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+5.7%Heating up
Valuation-11%Undervalued
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market51 daysBalanced

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1975: $49,544 → 2026: $256,699 (5.2×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$256,6992026-05
1-year+5.7%
5-year+13.8%
10-year+51.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population170k2024
Median income$66,8132023 · 3.8× income
Median rent$1,571/mo2026 · 7.3% gross yield
New homes/yr1,0042024
Price / sq ft$163listings
Days on market512026-06
Active listings6042026-06
Price cuts22%of listings

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 →

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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

What is the average home price in Ector County, TX?
The typical home in Ector County is worth $256,699 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Ector County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Ector County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $66,813, Ector County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Ector County?
Median rent is $1,571/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.3% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Ector County?
Homes here take a median of 51 days to sell, with 22% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian 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