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Portland, TX — ZIP 78374

Population: 20,408 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78374 (Portland, TX) is $271,380 — up 1.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,616/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$271,380

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$271,380
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+35.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$271,380
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
124
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,616/mo
1-year rent change
+10.7%

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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CLARK EL, EAST CLIFF EL, GREGORY-PORTLAND H S, GREGORY-PORTLAND MIDDLE, ANDREWS EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hurricane, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Falcon Refinery (8.8 mi)
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
29.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Padre Island National Seashore (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Hunt Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truax Field (NGP) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL BEEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,346
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,093
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
374

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

How it compares

ZIP 78374State medianUS median
Median home value$271,380$260,151$289,727
Typical rent$1,616/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,346$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 78374?
$271,380.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78374?
Typical rent: $1,616/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78374?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78374?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78374?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78374?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78374?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78374?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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