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Caldwell, TX

Caldwell, TX.

Population: 12,670 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Caldwell, TX is $309,301 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 90 days on market. 4 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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$309,301

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$309,301
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.9%
5-year appreciation
+0.4%
10-year appreciation
+47.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$340,132
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
$260,000
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

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)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.9%
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
39.1 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,804

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Caldwell Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Easterwood Field (CLL) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER
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)
+243 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
17.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,925
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
39.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,843
Average weekly wage
$1,085
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

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

How it compares

CaldwellState medianUS median
Median home value$309,301$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,925$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 Caldwell, TX?
$309,301.
What is the median sale price in Caldwell, TX?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Caldwell, TX?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Caldwell, 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 Caldwell, TX?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Caldwell, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Caldwell, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Caldwell, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Caldwell, TX?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Caldwell, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Caldwell, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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