Jefferson County, TX home prices

Jefferson County, TX: the typical home is worth $175,275 as of 2026-05, up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $127/sq ft…

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

1975: $40,130 → 2026: $175,275 (4.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $175,275, homes in Jefferson County sit 18% below the Texas median ($214,793) and 25% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #160 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 60 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.0× 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 ~30% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$865/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,323/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Orange County, TX ($188,831) · Chambers County, TX ($348,296) · Hardin County, TX ($233,652) · Liberty County, TX ($239,364) · Calcasieu Parish, LA ($201,335) · Cameron Parish, LA ($237,601)