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Wimberley, TX — ZIP 78676

Population: 15,822 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78676 (Wimberley, TX) is $562,657 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,000 after a median 71.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,088/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$562,657

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

71.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$562,657
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-6.9%
5-year appreciation
0.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$678,120
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
$535,000
Median list price
$675,000
Median price per sqft
$283
1-year sale-price change
+15.9%
Median days on market
71.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
252
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
203
1-year forecast
-3.7%
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,088/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,320/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
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
WIMBERLEY ISD, KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL
Schools include
JACOB'S WELL EL, WIMBERLEY H S, BLUE HOLE PRI, DANFORTH J H, KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.8%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,782
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,767

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (32 mi)
National parks include
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Mount Sharp Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Marcos Regional Airport (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+3,828 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
9.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.3%
Median annual property tax
$5,892
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
58.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
75,568
Average weekly wage
$998
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,000

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

How it compares

ZIP 78676State medianUS median
Median home value$562,657$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$535,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market72 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,088/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,892$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 78676?
$562,657.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78676?
$535,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78676?
Median days on market: 71.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78676?
Typical rent: $2,088/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78676?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 78676 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78676?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78676?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78676?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78676?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78676 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78676?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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