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Fredericksburg, TX — ZIP 78624

Population: 23,741 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78624 (Fredericksburg, TX) is $519,713 — down 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $533,898 after a median 109 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,140/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$519,713

Median home value

-4.9%

1-year change

109

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$519,713
1-year appreciation
-4.9%
3-year appreciation
-6.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$581,035
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
$533,898
Median list price
$645,000
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
+14.7%
Median days on market
109 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
521
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
232
1-year forecast
-1.2%
New listings (monthly)
56

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,140/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
FREDERICKSBURG H S, FREDERICKSBURG MIDDLE, FREDERICKSBURG PRI, FREDERICKSBURG EL, GILLESPIE COUNTY H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
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
81.5%
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
28.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,212
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,507

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Gillespie County Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+110 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
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,985
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
53.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,037
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
52

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

How it compares

ZIP 78624State medianUS median
Median home value$519,713$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$533,898$285,000$325,000
Median days on market109 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,140/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,985$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 78624?
$519,713.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78624?
$533,898.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78624?
Median days on market: 109 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78624?
Typical rent: $2,140/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78624?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 78624 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78624?
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 78624?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78624?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78624?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78624 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78624?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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