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Somerville, TX — ZIP 77879

Population: 4,611 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77879 (Somerville, TX) is $209,956 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,950 after a median 118 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,956

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

118

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,956
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-8.4%
5-year appreciation
-10.9%
10-year appreciation
+39.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$243,887
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
$282,950
Median list price
$262,058
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
118 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
46
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
13

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
SNOOK ISD, SOMERVILLE ISD
Schools include
SNOOK SECONDARY, SNOOK EL, SOMERVILLE EL, SOMERVILLE H S, SOMERVILLE INT

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.9%
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
68.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,975
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,489

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Knolle Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL, PHYSICIANS CENTRE,THE, BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+243 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,508
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
43.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,843
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

ZIP 77879State medianUS median
Median home value$209,956$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$282,950$285,000$325,000
Median days on market118 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,508$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 77879?
$209,956.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77879?
$282,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77879?
Median days on market: 118 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77879?
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 77879?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is ZIP 77879 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77879?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77879?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77879?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77879?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77879 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77879?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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