Hunt County, TX

This county of 128,619 residents needs 11,600 more housing units over the next five years. Hunt County is part of the North Central Texas COG.

Housing snapshot

Population
128,619 (2026)
Households
41,292
Median household income
$80,691 (2026)
Typical home value
$268,298
Owner-occupied
64%
Five-year housing need
11,600 units

Comparison to other Texas counties

Hunt County: $80,691 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$38K >$108K
Hunt County: 0.81 jobs to household ratio
<0.14 >1.63
Hunt County: Permits since 2021 represent 11.2% of housing
<0% >14.2%
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How affordable is this community?

At $268,298, typical home prices in Hunt County, TX are close to the Texas average of $245,578. Hunt County, TX's median household income of $80,691 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Hunt County, TX has a population of roughly 108,972, growing steadily at 2.5% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Hunt County, TX is a growing community of roughly 41,292 households, with population increasing at 2.5% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Hunt County, TX, detached single-family accounts for 69% of the housing stock. Homeownership is the norm in Hunt County, TX, with 64% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Hunt County, TX needs 11,600 new units over the next 5 years.

10,463
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
25.3%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 41,292 in 2026 to 51,755 in 2031.
1,137
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
436
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 2.0 per 1,000 units.
640
Overcrowding adjustment
Overcrowding rate is 5.1%. This is above National avg. of 3.4%.
61
Substandard housing adjustment
Substandard housing rate is 1.14%. This is above National avg. of 0.98%.
11,600
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
2,320
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
27.0%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
5.4%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

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