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Kaufman County, TX home prices

Kaufman County, TX: the typical home is worth $299,291 as of 2026-05, down -4.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $164/sq ft…

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

Kaufman County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-4.1%Falling
Valuation-18%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market59 daysBalanced

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1983: $109,211 → 2026: $299,291 (2.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$299,2912026-05
1-year-4.1%
5-year+10.1%
10-year+61.1%
Since 2000n/a
Population197k2024
Median income$90,0642023 · 3.3× income
Median rent$1,900/mo2026 · 7.6% gross yield
New homes/yr1,7452024
Price / sq ft$164listings
Days on market592026-06
Active listings1,2312026-06
Price cuts23%of listings

Market read

At $299,291, homes in Kaufman County sit 39% above the Texas median ($214,793) and 28% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #49 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-4.1% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.3× 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 ~18% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,477/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,900/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

Rockwall County, TX ($417,027) · Van Zandt County, TX ($281,906) · Dallas County, TX ($312,652) · Rains County, TX ($292,869) · Ellis County, TX ($375,398) · Henderson County, TX ($268,394)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Kaufman County, TX?
The typical home in Kaufman County is worth $299,291 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Kaufman County rising or falling?
Prices are down -4.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Kaufman County affordable?
At 3.3× the local median income of $90,064, Kaufman County is more affordable than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Kaufman County?
Median rent is $1,900/mo — a gross rental yield of 7.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Kaufman County?
Homes here take a median of 59 days to sell, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$154,981
2010$158,824
2011$157,071
2012$142,872
2013$138,847
2014$149,830
2015$161,937
2016$179,536
2017$197,119
2018$214,692
2019$226,055
2020$233,465
2021$252,080
2022$319,098
2023$341,801
2024$325,691
2025$315,785
2026$303,042