Housing in Mertens, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$187,247
Mertens vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mertens is highlighted.
Median Home Value
16th%ilemost expensive$91,400show rank
Median Rent
10th%ilemost expensive rent$631show rank
Rent Burden
42nd%ilehighest rent burden17.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$91,400
Median Rent
$631
Total Housing Units
57
Vacancy Rate
17.5%
Owner Occupied
51.1%
Renter Occupied
48.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,786
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
Single Family64.9%
Multi-Family22.8%
Mobile Home12.3%
The median home value in Mertens, TX is $91,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mertens is $187,247. The median rent is $631 per month (Census ACS). About 51.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 57 total housing units.