Plains, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Yoakum County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,190
Population
793/sq mi density
$74,187
Median Income
$26,333 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$182,089 Zillow
$858
Median Rent
13.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,187 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $858/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$112,500
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
475
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$112,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$182,089
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.3%
Owner-Occupied
27.7%
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:
$858/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
13.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
56% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $112,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,089 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $858 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 475 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |