Jim Wells County, TX home prices
Jim Wells County, TX: the typical home is worth $154,879 as of 2026-05, down -5.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $139/sq ft…
Jim Wells County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1986: $161,554 → 2026: $154,879 (1.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $154,879, homes in Jim Wells County sit 28% below the Texas median ($214,793) and 34% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #183 of 243 Texas counties by price.
Prices are cooling (-5.9% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.
Homes here sit on the market — a median 107 days on the market, with 19% 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 ~19% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Duval County, TX ($82,254) · Kleberg County, TX ($151,182) · Nueces County, TX ($228,212) · San Patricio County, TX ($211,985) · Live Oak County, TX ($229,913) · Brooks County, TX ($73,538)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Jim Wells County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $212,848 |
| 2010 | $201,984 |
| 2011 | $199,236 |
| 2012 | $196,104 |
| 2013 | $191,979 |
| 2014 | $196,249 |
| 2015 | $194,093 |
| 2016 | $198,061 |
| 2017 | $190,082 |
| 2018 | $180,029 |
| 2019 | $186,015 |
| 2020 | $189,474 |
| 2021 | $202,222 |
| 2022 | $185,707 |
| 2023 | $178,618 |
| 2024 | $166,049 |
| 2025 | $166,248 |
| 2026 | $158,694 |