Housing in Refugio, TX
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$123,462
Refugio vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Refugio is highlighted.
Median Home Value
14th%ilemost expensive$85,000show rank
Median Rent
23rd%ilemost expensive rent$748show rank
Rent Burden
31st%ilehighest rent burden16.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$85,000
Median Rent
$748
Total Housing Units
1,133
Vacancy Rate
24.5%
Owner Occupied
59.2%
Renter Occupied
40.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,356
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$771
Housing Types
Single Family76.6%
Multi-Family13.0%
Mobile Home10.4%
The median home value in Refugio, TX is $85,000. According to Zillow, the home value index for Refugio is $123,462. The median rent is $748 per month (Census ACS). About 59.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1966. There are 1,133 total housing units.