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TexasCost of living, schools & demographics by county

Texas has a population of 30,188,424, a median household income of $78,476, and a median home price of $305,378. Sources: the US Census Bureau and Zillow Research.

Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Median home price by county

Choropleth map of median home price by county in Texas (Zillow 2026-06), by hearthmap
Median home price by county in Texas. Source: Zillow Research.

Typical home value

$305,378

  • Population

    30,188,424

  • Median income

    $78,476

  • Commute

    26.7

About Texas on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Texas. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Texas

254 counties, ranked by population.

County rankings in Texas

Every county in Texas, ranked on one decision metric at a time.

Texas at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Texas?
Texas has a population of 30,188,424 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Texas?
The median home value in Texas is $305,378. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Texas?
Median household income in Texas is $78,476 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Texas?
Texas has 254 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Texas?
The average one-way commute in Texas is 26.7 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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