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Howard County, TX home prices

Howard County, TX: the typical home is worth $150,731 as of 2026-05, up +4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $128/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+4.9%Heating up
Valuation-42%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market61 daysBalanced

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1979: $60,560 → 2026: $150,731 (2.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$150,7312026-05
1-year+4.9%
5-year-16.4%
10-year-2.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population30k2024
Median income$63,3982023 · 2.4× income
Median rent$1,340/mo2026 · 10.7% gross yield
New homes/yr752024
Price / sq ft$128listings
Days on market612026-06
Active listings1422026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $150,731, homes in Howard County sit 30% below the Texas median ($214,793) and 36% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #189 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 61 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.4× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~42% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$744/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,340/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

Mitchell County, TX ($100,681) · Glasscock County, TX ($286,748) · Martin County, TX ($263,160) · Sterling County, TX ($214,299) · Dawson County, TX ($113,466) · Scurry County, TX ($150,125)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Howard County, TX?
The typical home in Howard County is worth $150,731 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Howard County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Howard County affordable?
At 2.4× the local median income of $63,398, Howard County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Howard County?
Median rent is $1,340/mo — a gross rental yield of 10.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Howard County?
Homes here take a median of 61 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$99,251
2013$108,780
2014$127,845
2015$147,705
2016$160,783
2017$140,601
2018$136,840
2019$157,836
2020$170,969
2021$181,377
2022$177,484
2023$164,564
2024$163,328
2025$145,861
2026$147,605