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La feria, TX — ZIP 78559

Population: 12,169 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78559 (La feria, TX) is $184,236 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 143 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hurricane, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,236

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

143

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,236
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+21.0%
10-year appreciation
+59.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$187,608
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
$240,000
Median list price
$267,633
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
143 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
W B GREEN J H, LA FERIA H S, C E VAIL EL, SAM HOUSTON EL, LA FERIA ACADEMY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (16 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
28.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
161
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,119
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,404

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Flying 'K' Ranch Ultralightport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-312 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
11.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,169
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,456
Average weekly wage
$755
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,564

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

How it compares

ZIP 78559State medianUS median
Median home value$184,236$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market143 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,169$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 78559?
$184,236.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78559?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78559?
Median days on market: 143 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78559?
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 78559?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 78559 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78559?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78559?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78559?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78559?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78559 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78559?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78559?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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