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Archer city, TX

Archer city, TX.

Population: 1,256 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Archer city, TX is $141,877 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,500 after a median 137 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,877

Median home value

+8.9%

1-year change

137

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,877
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$142,910
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
$132,500
Median list price
$157,200
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
-17.2%
Median days on market
137 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
86.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.6%

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
ARCHER CITY EL, ARCHER CITY H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
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
32.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,967
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,066

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Archer City Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, RED RIVER HOSPITAL, CLAY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+56 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,419
Households with broadband internet
49.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,240
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

Archer cityState medianUS median
Median home value$141,877$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$132,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market137 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,419$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 Archer city, TX?
$141,877.
What is the median sale price in Archer city, TX?
$132,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Archer city, TX?
Median days on market: 137 days.
What is typical rent in Archer city, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Archer city, TX?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is Archer city, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Archer city, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Archer city, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Archer city, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Archer city, TX?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Archer city, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Archer city, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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