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Austin, TX — ZIP 78729

Population: 30,460 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78729 (Austin, TX) is $429,999 — down 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,000 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,328/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$429,999

Median home value

-5.0%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$429,999
1-year appreciation
-5.0%
3-year appreciation
-13.5%
5-year appreciation
-13.9%
10-year appreciation
+51.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$580,904
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
$297,450
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
-60.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-4.4%
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,328/mo
1-year rent change
-1.3%
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
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
JOLLYVILLE EL, FOREST NORTH EL, POND SPRINGS EL, MCNEIL H S, LIVE OAK EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.8%
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
71.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
132,308
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
114,335

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 (35 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Hank Sasser Airport at Breakaway (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Executive Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX, ST DAVID'S SOUTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER, ROUND ROCK MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+8,232 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
0.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.7%
Median annual property tax
$7,028
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
196,399
Average weekly wage
$1,487
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,589

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

How it compares

ZIP 78729State medianUS median
Median home value$429,999$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$240,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,328/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,028$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 78729?
$429,999.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78729?
$240,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78729?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78729?
Typical rent: $1,328/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78729?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, hail, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 78729 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78729?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78729?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78729?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78729?
7 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78729 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78729?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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