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Slocum, TX — ZIP 75839

Population: 6,796 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 75839 (Slocum, TX) is $254,449 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $145,000 after a median 40 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,449

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,449
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+43.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$254,594
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
$145,000
Median list price
$199,500
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
-50.8%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
EDINBURG CISD, ELKHART ISD, SLOCUM ISD
Schools include
BETTS EL, ELKHART EL, ELKHART H S, ELKHART MIDDLE, ELKHART INT

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.8%
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
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,029
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,054

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
W C Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PALESTINE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,591
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
58.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,618
Average weekly wage
$1,152
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 75839State medianUS median
Median home value$254,449$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$145,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,591$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 75839?
$254,449.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 75839?
$145,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 75839?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 75839?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 75839?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 75839 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 75839?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 75839?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 75839?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 75839?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 75839 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 75839?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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