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El Campo, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wharton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,220
Population
1,325/sq mi density
$67,356
Median Income
$27,981 per capita
$183,400
Home Value
$220,733 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
353
Violent Crime/100K
2,988 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$67,356 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,400 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$183,400
35% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,737
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$183,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$220,733
Median Sale Price
$180,000
Median List Price
$170,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
40.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$973/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
113 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
15.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$136
Active Inventory
51
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $183,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,733 |
| Median Sale Price | $180,000 |
| Median List Price | $170,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $973 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 113 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 15.7% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 51 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $136 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,737 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |