Housing in Karnes City, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$195,045
Karnes City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Karnes City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$90,400show rank
Median Rent
13th%ilemost expensive rent$669show rank
Rent Burden
16th%ilehighest rent burden13.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$90,400
Median Rent
$669
Total Housing Units
1,225
Vacancy Rate
23.4%
Owner Occupied
66.8%
Renter Occupied
33.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,131
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$543
Housing Types
Single Family68.6%
Multi-Family12.0%
Mobile Home19.4%
The median home value in Karnes City, TX is $90,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Karnes City is $195,045. The median rent is $669 per month (Census ACS). About 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 1,225 total housing units.