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Smith County, TX home prices

Smith County, TX: the typical home is worth $272,065 as of 2026-05, down -1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $185/sq ft. Rent…

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

Smith County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-1.1%Falling
Valuation-2%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market59 daysBalanced

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1975: $54,657 → 2026: $272,065 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$272,0652026-05
1-year-1.1%
5-year+30.1%
10-year+76.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population249k2024
Median income$71,3482023 · 3.8× income
Median rent$1,391/mo2026 · 6.1% gross yield
New homes/yr6082024
Price / sq ft$185listings
Days on market592026-06
Active listings1,4322026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $272,065, homes in Smith County sit 27% above the Texas median ($214,793) and 16% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #69 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-1.1% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 59 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× 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.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,343/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,391/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

Gregg County, TX ($224,539) · Wood County, TX ($274,627) · Upshur County, TX ($238,449) · Rusk County, TX ($212,465) · Van Zandt County, TX ($281,906) · Henderson County, TX ($268,394)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Smith County, TX?
The typical home in Smith County is worth $272,065 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Smith County rising or falling?
Prices are down -1.1% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Smith County affordable?
At 3.8× the local median income of $71,348, Smith County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Smith County?
Median rent is $1,391/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.1% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Smith County?
Homes here take a median of 59 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$135,778
2010$134,890
2011$131,025
2012$129,576
2013$129,256
2014$135,179
2015$144,624
2016$150,446
2017$158,924
2018$168,442
2019$174,715
2020$183,547
2021$200,213
2022$234,562
2023$260,352
2024$270,779
2025$273,610
2026$270,622