Housing in Carthage, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$192,262
Carthage vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carthage is highlighted.
Median Home Value
42nd%ilemost expensive$153,100show rank
Median Rent
21st%ilemost expensive rent$737show rank
Rent Burden
58th%ilehighest rent burden19.8%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$153,100
Median Rent
$737
Total Housing Units
3,224
Vacancy Rate
20.4%
Owner Occupied
66.4%
Renter Occupied
33.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,700
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$932
Housing Types
Single Family71.3%
Multi-Family20.6%
Mobile Home8.2%
The median home value in Carthage, TX is $153,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Carthage is $192,262. The median rent is $737 per month (Census ACS). About 66.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1979. There are 3,224 total housing units.