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Hempstead, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,899
Population
899/sq mi density
$58,288
Median Income
$22,213 per capita
$145,700
Home Value
$281,179 Zillow
$1,282
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,049
Violent Crime/100K
3,487 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,288 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $1,282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,049 violent crimes/100K (176% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$145,700
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
33.4%
49% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,083
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$145,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,179
Median Sale Price
$270,125
Median List Price
$252,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
33.4%
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
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:
$1,282/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
27.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$145
Active Inventory
29
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
33.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $145,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,179 |
| Median Sale Price | $270,125 |
| Median List Price | $252,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $145 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,282 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.6% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 29 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $145 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 33.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,083 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 28.0% |