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…
Smith County is falling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1975: $54,657 → 2026: $272,065 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
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 →
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
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| Year | Median 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 |