Wharton County, TX home prices

Wharton County, TX: the typical home is worth $246,215 as of 2026-05, up +0.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $141/sq ft. Rent…

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

1985: $115,897 → 2026: $246,215 (2.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $246,215, homes in Wharton County sit 15% above the Texas median ($214,793) and 5% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #86 of 243 Texas counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 73 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.1× 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 — ~$1,215/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,287/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Colorado County, TX ($300,015) · Jackson County, TX ($215,169) · Fort Bend County, TX ($382,079) · Matagorda County, TX ($210,399) · Lavaca County, TX ($297,949) · Austin County, TX ($425,362)