Matagorda County, TX home prices

Matagorda County, TX: the typical home is worth $210,399 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $185/sq ft…

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

1983: $135,602 → 2026: $210,399 (1.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $210,399, homes in Matagorda County sit 2% below the Texas median ($214,793) and 10% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #131 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 88 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.6× local income, that's more affordable 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,039/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $945/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Wharton County, TX ($246,215) · Jackson County, TX ($215,169) · Calhoun County, TX ($207,654) · Brazoria County, TX ($327,060) · Fort Bend County, TX ($382,079) · Victoria County, TX ($220,147)