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Luling, TX — ZIP 78648

Population: 7,863 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78648 (Luling, TX) is $230,953 — down 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,695 after a median 146.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $975/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,953

Median home value

-3.6%

1-year change

146.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,953
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-10.7%
5-year appreciation
-2.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$281,185
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
$211,695
Median list price
$259,990
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-45.4%
Median days on market
146.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
51
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
-3.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$975/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,840/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
LEONARD SHANKLIN EL, LULING H S, GILBERT GERDES J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,299
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,343

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (33 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Someday Ranch Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Marcos Regional Airport (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON EDGAR B DAVIS
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+441 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
41.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,682
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
40.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,064
Average weekly wage
$958
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
263

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

How it compares

ZIP 78648State medianUS median
Median home value$230,953$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$211,695$285,000$325,000
Median days on market147 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$975/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,682$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 78648?
$230,953.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78648?
$211,695.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78648?
Median days on market: 146.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78648?
Typical rent: $975/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78648?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 78648 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78648?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78648?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78648?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78648?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78648 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78648?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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