Most Affordable Cities in Texas
Cities ranked by lowest median home value · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most affordable cities in Texas based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median home value from lowest to highest. Alfred leads the ranking with a value of $9,999 and a population of 246.
The top three cities are Alfred ($9,999), Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas ($9,999), and Realitos ($9,999). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most affordable cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Texas.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alfred | $9,999 | 246 |
| #2 | Oak Ridge town (Cooke County), Texas | $9,999 | 330 |
| #3 | Realitos | $9,999 | 26 |
| #4 | Carrizo Hill | $18,100 | 1,355 |
| #5 | Valera | $19,700 | 70 |
| #6 | Mobile City | $22,300 | 316 |
| #7 | Shiro | $24,000 | 103 |
| #8 | Goree | $25,000 | 135 |
| #9 | K-Bar Ranch | $28,900 | 524 |
| #10 | Bledsoe | $29,700 | 120 |
| #11 | Lueders | $30,300 | 286 |
| #12 | Opdyke West | $31,900 | 230 |
| #13 | Lefors | $32,700 | 443 |
| #14 | Amherst | $36,300 | 913 |
| #15 | Rising Star | $36,500 | 734 |
| #16 | Garza-Salinas II | $36,800 | 673 |
| #17 | Sebastian | $37,600 | 1,144 |
| #18 | South La Paloma | $38,000 | 520 |
| #19 | San Carlos II | $38,800 | 305 |
| #20 | Hedley | $38,900 | 268 |
| #21 | Skellytown | $39,200 | 424 |
| #22 | Melvin | $39,500 | 123 |
| #23 | Newcastle | $40,500 | 614 |
| #24 | Moran | $42,000 | 192 |
| #25 | Sanford | $42,900 | 113 |
| #26 | Roaring Springs | $43,300 | 256 |
| #27 | Dickens | $44,100 | 225 |
| #28 | Morton | $45,500 | 1,510 |
| #29 | Aspermont | $45,600 | 953 |
| #30 | O'Brien | $45,600 | 108 |
| #31 | Paint Rock | $45,700 | 361 |
| #32 | Placedo | $46,200 | 503 |
| #33 | Juarez | $46,400 | 380 |
| #34 | San Isidro | $46,400 | 198 |
| #35 | Olton | $46,800 | 1,568 |
| #36 | San Pedro | $46,900 | 398 |
| #37 | Skidmore | $47,700 | 1,124 |
| #38 | Paducah | $47,800 | 953 |
| #39 | Rocksprings | $48,000 | 721 |
| #40 | Raymondville | $48,200 | 10,243 |
| #41 | Tivoli | $49,200 | 533 |
| #42 | Ranger | $49,700 | 2,541 |
| #43 | Marlin | $49,800 | 5,500 |
| #44 | Clarksville | $50,100 | 2,864 |
| #45 | Rancho Alegre | $50,300 | 1,304 |
| #46 | Fort Hancock | $50,800 | 956 |
| #47 | Scissors | $51,100 | 3,196 |
| #48 | Dell City | $51,400 | 74 |
| #49 | Toyah | $51,400 | 34 |
| #50 | Medina | $51,600 | 4,073 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most affordable in Texas?
Alfred ranks #1 for most affordable cities in Texas with a value of $9,999 and a population of 246.
How many cities are ranked for most affordable cities in Texas?
There are 50 cities ranked for most affordable cities in Texas. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Texas compare to other states for most affordable cities?
You can compare Texas's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most affordable cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.