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Buffalo gap, TX

Buffalo gap, TX.

Population: 1,078 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Buffalo gap, TX is $264,373 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 144 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$264,373

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

144

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$264,373
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$264,373
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
$312,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+20.5%
Median days on market
144 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
BUFFALO GAP EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
27.6 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,070
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,658

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
The Mesquite Bean Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dyess Air Force Base (DYS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
28.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$930
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,696
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
420

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

How it compares

Buffalo gapState medianUS median
Median home value$264,373$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$312,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market144 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$930$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 Buffalo gap, TX?
$264,373.
What is the median sale price in Buffalo gap, TX?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Buffalo gap, TX?
Median days on market: 144 days.
What is typical rent in Buffalo gap, 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 Buffalo gap, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, drought, heatWave.
Is Buffalo gap, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Buffalo gap, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Buffalo gap, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Buffalo gap, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Buffalo gap, TX?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Buffalo gap, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Buffalo gap, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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