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Shepherd, TX

Shepherd, TX.

Population: 7,800 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$192,284
1-year appreciation
-2.7%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
-1.0%
10-year appreciation
+40.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$221,240
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (43 mi)
Nearest airport
Livingston Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+315 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$1,607
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
36.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,499
Average weekly wage
$803
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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