Housing in Amherst, TX

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$80,730

Amherst vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Amherst is highlighted.

Median Home Value

1st%ilemost expensive$36,300show rank

Median Rent

52nd%ilemost expensive rent$969show rank

Rent Burden

68th%ilehighest rent burden21.3%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$36,300

Median Rent

$969

Total Housing Units

276

Vacancy Rate

13.0%

Owner Occupied

70.0%

Renter Occupied

30.0%

Median Property Tax

$625

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$403

Housing Types

Single Family

90.6%

Multi-Family

2.9%

Mobile Home

6.5%

The median home value in Amherst, TX is $36,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Amherst is $80,730. The median rent is $969 per month (Census ACS). About 70.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 276 total housing units.