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Big sandy, TX

Big sandy, TX.

Population: 5,244 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Big sandy, TX is $221,186 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $214,900 after a median 165 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$221,186

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

165

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$221,186
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.0%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$224,311
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
$214,900
Median list price
$217,450
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
165 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL, BIG SANDY ISD, HARMONY ISD
Schools include
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - BIG SANDY CAMPUS, BIG SANDY EL, BIG SANDY H S, BIG SANDY J H, HARMONY EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.5%
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
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,871
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,764

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Crosscut Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+274 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,402
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
53.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,935
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

Big sandyState medianUS median
Median home value$221,186$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$214,900$285,000$325,000
Median days on market165 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,402$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 Big sandy, TX?
$221,186.
What is the median sale price in Big sandy, TX?
$214,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Big sandy, TX?
Median days on market: 165 days.
What is typical rent in Big sandy, 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 Big sandy, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Big sandy, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Big sandy, TX?
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 Big sandy, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Big sandy, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Big sandy, TX?
8 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Big sandy, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Big sandy, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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