Housing in Taft, TX

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$144,571

Taft vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

32nd%ilemost expensive$124,200show rank

Median Rent

53rd%ilemost expensive rent$980show rank

Rent Burden

42nd%ilehighest rent burden17.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$124,200

Median Rent

$980

Total Housing Units

1,131

Vacancy Rate

24.1%

Owner Occupied

68.0%

Renter Occupied

32.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,214

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,028

Housing Types

Single Family

86.9%

Multi-Family

11.1%

Mobile Home

2.0%

The median home value in Taft, TX is $124,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Taft is $144,571. The median rent is $980 per month (Census ACS). About 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1962. There are 1,131 total housing units.