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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Harris County, TX — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Harris County, Texas. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

4,758,579

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$83,720

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

45%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,391/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
28.7%
Ages 20–29
14.3%
Ages 30–39
15.4%
Ages 40–49
13.4%
Ages 50–59
11.6%
Ages 60–69
9.3%
Over 70
7.3%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
19.0%
$30K–$50K
15.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.9x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
3.9x

At 3.9x price-to-income, Harris County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$309,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,391/mo
Homeownership Rate
55%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,497/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$4,943
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Harris County HPI

290.6

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+31.0%

vs. 2020 baseline

Harris County home values have appreciated 31.0% since 2020, trailing the Texas statewide average of 51.3%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

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Bawa Score: 88 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Per Capita Personal Income
$79,991
Labor Force
2,434,077
GDP
$459B
Building Permits
29,936

▼ −19.0% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$20.6B
State Home Price Index
527.9
State GDP
$2.8T

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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