El Campo, TX 77437 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

El Campo, TX—77437

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$217,000

2.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$72,500

40.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

135

115.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.4%

Median Rent

$976

24.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$848

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,060

6.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,250

24.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — El Campo, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in El Campo, TX is $217,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.4%. This indicates that home prices in El Campo, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$217,000	-2.4%
Single Family	$217,000	-2.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — El Campo, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in El Campo, TX is $1,140, with a year-over-year rent change of -24.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in El Campo, TX is studios: $3,200, 1-bedrooms: $870, 2-bedrooms: $1,090, 3-bedrooms: $1,250. The most common rental property sizes in El Campo, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.7% and 24.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$976	$1,140
Studio Rent	$3,200	$3,200
1 Bed Rent	$848	$870
2 Bed Rent	$1,060	$1,090
3 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,250
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.8%

1 Bedroom

14.8%

2 Bedrooms

47.7%

3 Bedrooms

24.8%

4 Bedrooms

8.9%

Property Listings — El Campo, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in El Campo, TX is 115. This is a increase of 98.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$239,000	-10.0%
Listing Count	85	48.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	48.0%
Days on Market	135	115.0%

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Demographics — El Campo, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, El Campo, TX has a population of 18,900, which has increased by 11.7% over the past 5 years. El Campo, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,900	11.7%
% Under 18	28.3%	-1.7%
% Seniors	16.0%	3.9%
% WFH	4.8%	92.0%
% w/ College Degree	16.7%	-11.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, El Campo, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 49.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in El Campo, TX is white, making up 43.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.9% of the population in El Campo, TX, and this percentage has increased by 5.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	43.5%	0.7%
% Black	6.1%	-30.7%
% Hispanic	49.8%	3.1%
% Asian	0.1%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	9.9%	5.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — El Campo, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 140 mortgage originations in El Campo, TX, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 49.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in El Campo, TX. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	140
% Conventional Loans	73.0%
% Government Loans	27.0%
% Investor Loans	5.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — El Campo, TX

El Campo, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	191
Total Units Section 8	41
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$58	$848	$790
2 Bedroom	-$20	$1,060	$1,040
3 Bedroom	$110	$1,250	$1,360
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,760

El Campo, TX—77437

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — El Campo, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — El Campo, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — El Campo, TX

Demographics — El Campo, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — El Campo, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — El Campo, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — El Campo, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

El Campo, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Louise, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.1
Median Home Price	$217,000
Median Household Income	$72,500

El Campo, TX—77437

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — El Campo, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — El Campo, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — El Campo, TX

Demographics — El Campo, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — El Campo, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — El Campo, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — El Campo, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

El Campo, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Louise, TX

Glen Flora

Wharton, TX

Markham

Eagle Lake, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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