Texas is home to some of the most affordable towns in the United States, with many communities offering a cost of living well below the national average. Below, we explore the 25 cheapest towns based on median home values as of November 2024, while also tracking their growth since 2015 (via Zillow Home Value Index).
The charts below highlight these trends, making it clear that while prices have risen, these towns remain incredible opportunities for budget-conscious buyers. FYI, some charts don’t have any 2015 data. Towns in order form cheapest to most expensive.
#1. Lamesa, TX
Lamesa, TX has remained one of Texas’s most affordable housing markets, despite seeing a 17.4% increase in median home prices since 2015. Values grew from $77,120 in June 2015 to $90,565 in November 2024, offering both growth and affordability for new homeowners.
#2. Vernon, TX
Home prices in Vernon, TX started at $73,746 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $93,016 in November 2024, reflecting a solid 26.1% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#3. Pampa, TX
Pampa, TX has remained one of Texas’s most affordable housing markets, despite seeing a 10.8% increase in median home prices since 2015. Values grew from $85,801 in June 2015 to $95,094 in November 2024, offering both growth and affordability for new homeowners.
#4. Borger, TX
Borger, TX has seen its median home value rise from $85,172 in June 2015 to $109,189 in November 2024, marking a 28.2% increase. Despite this growth, the town remains incredibly affordable, with prices far below the state average. Located in a quieter part of Texas, Borger, TX offers budget-friendly options for those seeking small-town living.
#5. Sweetwater, TX
From $107,286 in June 2015 to $110,591 in 2024, Sweetwater, TX has experienced a 3.1% increase in home values. Even with this appreciation, it continues to rank among the most budget-friendly towns in Texas, offering quiet living and tremendous value for homebuyers.
#6. Plainview, TX
Plainview, TX has seen its median home value rise from $82,668 in June 2015 to $114,317 in November 2024, marking a 38.3% increase. Despite this growth, the town remains incredibly affordable, with prices far below the state average. Located in a quieter part of Texas, Plainview, TX offers budget-friendly options for those seeking small-town living.
#7. Raymondville, TX
Home prices in Raymondville, TX started at $91,589 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $116,510 in November 2024, reflecting a solid 27.2% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#8. Alice, TX
Home prices in Alice, TX started at $141,597 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $121,269 in November 2024, reflecting a solid -14.4% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#9. Rio Grande City, TX
Rio Grande City, TX has remained one of Texas’s most affordable housing markets, despite seeing a 6.6% increase in median home prices since 2015. Values grew from $118,135 in June 2015 to $125,946 in November 2024, offering both growth and affordability for new homeowners.
#10. Snyder, TX
In Snyder, TX, home values climbed from $111,506 in 2015 to $128,413 by late 2024 — a jump of 15.2%. This steady increase reflects the town’s gradual appeal among buyers looking for affordable real estate. Even with this growth, Snyder, TX continues to boast some of the most affordable housing in Texas.
#11. Zapata, TX
Zapata, TX has remained one of Texas’s most affordable housing markets, despite seeing a 7.0% increase in median home prices since 2015. Values grew from $123,073 in June 2015 to $131,737 in November 2024, offering both growth and affordability for new homeowners.
#12. Big Spring, TX
From $138,070 in June 2015 to $137,551 in 2024, Big Spring, TX has experienced a -0.4% increase in home values. Even with this appreciation, it continues to rank among the most budget-friendly towns in Texas, offering quiet living and tremendous value for homebuyers.
#13. Kingsville, TX
In Kingsville, TX, home values climbed from $101,645 in 2015 to $141,000 by late 2024 — a jump of 38.7%. This steady increase reflects the town’s gradual appeal among buyers looking for affordable real estate. Even with this growth, Kingsville, TX continues to boast some of the most affordable housing in Texas.
#14. Pecos, TX
Home prices in Pecos, TX started at $nan back in June 2015 and have since risen to $144,392 in November 2024, reflecting a solid nan% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#15. Levelland, TX
In Levelland, TX, home values climbed from $110,962 in 2015 to $151,523 by late 2024 — a jump of 36.6%. This steady increase reflects the town’s gradual appeal among buyers looking for affordable real estate. Even with this growth, Levelland, TX continues to boast some of the most affordable housing in Texas.
#16. Beeville, TX
In Beeville, TX, home values climbed from $129,402 in 2015 to $152,893 by late 2024 — a jump of 18.2%. This steady increase reflects the town’s gradual appeal among buyers looking for affordable real estate. Even with this growth, Beeville, TX continues to boast some of the most affordable housing in Texas.
#17. Hereford, TX
Home prices in Hereford, TX started at $77,100 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $163,362 in November 2024, reflecting a solid 111.9% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#18. Dumas, TX
Dumas, TX has seen its median home value rise from $115,310 in June 2015 to $164,666 in November 2024, marking a 42.8% increase. Despite this growth, the town remains incredibly affordable, with prices far below the state average. Located in a quieter part of Texas, Dumas, TX offers budget-friendly options for those seeking small-town living.
#19. Wichita Falls, TX
Home prices in Wichita Falls, TX started at $91,397 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $165,080 in November 2024, reflecting a solid 80.6% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#20. Beaumont, TX
Home prices in Beaumont, TX started at $121,059 back in June 2015 and have since risen to $165,343 in November 2024, reflecting a solid 36.6% increase. The town’s affordability and charm make it a hidden gem in the Lone Star State, ideal for budget-conscious buyers.
#21. Texarkana, TX
In Texarkana, TX, home values climbed from $112,864 in 2015 to $168,464 by late 2024 — a jump of 49.3%. This steady increase reflects the town’s gradual appeal among buyers looking for affordable real estate. Even with this growth, Texarkana, TX continues to boast some of the most affordable housing in Texas.
#22. Uvalde, TX
Uvalde, TX has seen its median home value rise from $139,401 in June 2015 to $182,492 in November 2024, marking a 30.9% increase. Despite this growth, the town remains incredibly affordable, with prices far below the state average. Located in a quieter part of Texas, Uvalde, TX offers budget-friendly options for those seeking small-town living.
#23. Abilene, TX
#24. Brownwood, TX
Brownwood, TX has remained one of Texas’s most affordable housing markets, despite seeing a 60.9% increase in median home prices since 2015. Values grew from $116,327 in June 2015 to $187,181 in November 2024, offering both growth and affordability for new homeowners.
#25. Lufkin, TX
From $114,260 in June 2015 to $187,708 in 2024, Lufkin, TX has experienced a 64.3% increase in home values. Even with this appreciation, it continues to rank among the most budget-friendly towns in Texas, offering quiet living and tremendous value for homebuyers.
