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Sutherland sprin, TX — ZIP 78161

Population: 579 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78161 (Sutherland sprin, TX) is $299,503 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $511,000 after a median 474.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,503

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

474.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,503
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$311,449
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
$511,000
Median price per sqft
$229
Median days on market
474.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
1-year forecast
-1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$960/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,910/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
33.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
7
Days with Good air quality
292
Highest AQI recorded (year)
36

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,645
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,466

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Peeler Airpark (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Randolph Air Force Base (RND) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+530 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,292
Households with broadband internet
92.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,832
Average weekly wage
$956
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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

How it compares

ZIP 78161State medianUS median
Median home value$299,503$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$511,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market475 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,292$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 78161?
$299,503.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78161?
$511,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78161?
Median days on market: 474.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78161?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,280/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78161?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 78161 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78161?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78161?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78161?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 78161 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78161?
Good. Median AQI: 7. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78161?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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