Housing Market Report
Sterling County, TX
Data through February 2026 · Updated monthly
Avg Home Value
$169,578
▼ 13.2% year-over-year
Days to Pending
--
Homes For Sale
7
Avg Rent/Month
--
The Sterling County, TX housing market is showing signs of cooling. The average home value is $169,578, down 13.2% year-over-year as of February 2026.
There are currently 7 homes for sale in the county.
For homebuyers, the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home in Sterling County with 10% down is $1,052.
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Market Snapshot
Sterling County Housing Market at a Glance
Key metrics for Sterling County as of February 2026. Year-over-year changes show how the market has shifted in the last 12 months.
| Metric | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 3-Mo Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $170,773 | $169,453 | $169,578 | ▼ 0.7% |
| Single Family Value | $170,858 | $169,519 | $169,630 | ▼ 0.7% |
| Homes For Sale | 7 | 7 | 7 | No Change |
Home Values
Sterling County Home Value Trend (2000–2026)
All-home median values including the 2008 housing crash, 2020 COVID surge, and 2022 rate shock. Switch between All Homes, Single Family, Bottom Tier, Top Tier, and Rent to compare trends.
Source: Zillow Research ZHVI / ZORI · Updated monthly
Market Tiers
Buyer vs. Investor Segments
Bottom-tier homes (under 33rd percentile) are the primary target for wholesale investors using the 70% rule.
Bottom Tier
Under 33rd percentile
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Wholesale / investor range
Mid Tier
33rd-67th percentile
$169,578
▼ 13.2% YoY
Typical buyer range
Top Tier
Over 67th percentile
$306,699
Luxury / high-end
Market Activity
Supply, Demand and Pricing Power
How quickly homes are selling, how many are available, and whether sellers or buyers have the upper hand in Sterling County.
Homes For Sale
7
Affordability
Monthly Cost to Own in Sterling County
Estimated mortgage payments on the median-priced home at current rates.
| Down Payment | Est. Monthly Payment |
|---|---|
| 5% down | $1,434/mo |
| 10% down | $1,376/mo |
| 20% down | $1,146/mo |
Metro Context
Sterling County vs. San Angelo
How Sterling County compares to the broader San Angelo metropolitan area.
| Metric | Sterling County | Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Home Value | $169,578 | $241,371 |
| Days to Pending | -- | -- |
| % Sold Below List | -- | -- |
| Avg Rent/Month | -- | $1,350 |
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Home Values in Sterling County by ZIP Code
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Data Sources and Methodology
Market data on this page comes from the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), updated monthly by Zillow Research. ZHVI measures the typical home value for a given region based on Zillow's proprietary automated valuation model, smoothed and seasonally adjusted to remove noise. ZORI measures the typical observed market-rate rent across the region, controlling for quality mix changes.
Sale price, inventory, days-on-market, and sale-to-list metrics are sourced from Zillow Research public data releases. All data is refreshed on the 17th of each month. This report was last updated February 2026.
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