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Rice, TX — ZIP 75155

Population: 2,951 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 75155 (Rice, TX) is $293,461 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,500 after a median 64 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,461

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,461
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$295,662
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,500
Median list price
$370,000
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
-26.6%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
RICE EL, RICE H S, RICE INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
147
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Flying O Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+396 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
12.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,417
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
25.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,508
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
155

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 75155State medianUS median
Median home value$293,461$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$271,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,417$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 75155?
$293,461.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 75155?
$271,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 75155?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 75155?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 75155?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 75155?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 75155?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 75155?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 75155?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 75155?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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