Harris County, TX home prices

Harris County, TX: the typical home is worth $282,112 as of 2026-05, down -2.3% over the past year and +148.3% since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $42,659 → 2026: $282,112 (6.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $282,112, homes in Harris County sit 31% above the Texas median ($214,793) and 21% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #61 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.3% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× 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 — ~$1,393/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,596/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Montgomery County, TX ($346,907) · Fort Bend County, TX ($382,079) · Waller County, TX ($364,484) · Liberty County, TX ($239,364) · Chambers County, TX ($348,296) · Brazoria County, TX ($327,060)