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San benito, TX — ZIP 78586

Population: 50,964 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78586 (San benito, TX) is $164,374 — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,999 after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 32 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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$164,374

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,374
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+46.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$165,142
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
$229,999
Median list price
$244,000
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
-5.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
113
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
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
32
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
5
High schools
8
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-RIO GRANDE VALLEY, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, BROWNSVILLE ISD
Schools include
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-SAN BENITO, IDEA ACADEMY SAN BENITO, IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN BENITO, CAMERON CO J J A E P, LAS YESCAS EL

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
C
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
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
26.4 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
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,167
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,919

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Rio Dusters Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-312 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,263
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
44.6%

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 78586State medianUS median
Median home value$164,374$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$229,999$285,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,263$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 78586?
$164,374.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78586?
$229,999.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78586?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78586?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78586?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 78586 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78586?
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 78586?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78586?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78586?
32 schools (15 elementary, 5 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78586 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78586?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78586?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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