Housing in Hico, TX

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$323,000

Hico vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

32nd%ilemost expensive$122,600show rank

Median Rent

20th%ilemost expensive rent$725show rank

Rent Burden

36th%ilehighest rent burden16.7%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$122,600

Median Rent

$725

Total Housing Units

738

Vacancy Rate

14.8%

Owner Occupied

73.3%

Renter Occupied

26.7%

Median Property Tax

$2,438

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$829

Housing Types

Single Family

84.0%

Multi-Family

11.8%

Mobile Home

4.2%

The median home value in Hico, TX is $122,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Hico is $323,000. The median rent is $725 per month (Census ACS). About 73.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 738 total housing units.