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Data from November 2026

The counties of Texas

Texas has 254 counties. The most populous is Harris County (4,838,303 people); the most expensive homes are in Travis County ($523,000) and the least expensive in Cochran County ($53,200). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Texas

Counties
254
each with its own page
People
30.2M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$283,800
median value in Texas

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Texas

Map of Texas: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $107,700
  • $107,700–$155,600
  • $155,600–$186,400
  • $186,400–$243,600
  • $243,600 or more
  • 10 with no data
  • People

    Highest
    4,838,303
    Harris County
    Lowest
    211
    King County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $523,000
    Travis County
    Lowest
    $53,200
    Cochran County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,992
    Rockwall County
    Lowest
    $448
    Presidio County
  • FHA limit

    Highest
    $813,050
    Glasscock County
    Lowest
    $541,287
    Zavala County

The full list

Every county in Texas

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Texas have?

Texas has 254 counties. The most populous is Harris County (4,838,303 people) and the least populous King County (211), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Texas has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Travis County ($523,000) and the least expensive Cochran County ($53,200).

Where is rent highest in Texas?

The highest typical rent is in Rockwall County ($1,992 a month) and the lowest in Presidio County ($448), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Texas has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Glasscock County ($813,050). 229 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.