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Tornillo, TX — ZIP 79853

Population: 2,686 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79853 (Tornillo, TX) is $183,722 — up 7.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $270,000 after a median 77 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$183,722

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$183,722
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$184,177
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
$270,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+60.2%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.7%

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

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
TORNILLO EL, TORNILLO H S, TORNILLO J H, TORNILLO INT

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.2%
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
62.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
69
Days with Moderate air quality
277
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Chamizal National Memorial (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Fabens Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-883 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
6.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,165
Households with broadband internet
51.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
258,494
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

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

How it compares

ZIP 79853State medianUS median
Median home value$183,722$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$270,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,165$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 79853?
$183,722.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79853?
$270,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79853?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79853?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79853?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79853?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79853?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79853?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79853?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79853?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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