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Celeste, TX

Celeste, TX.

Population: 3,104 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Celeste, TX is $373,879 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $402,500 after a median 86.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$373,879

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

86.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$373,879
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.8%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$383,882
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
$402,500
Median list price
$487,000
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
-13.4%
Median days on market
86.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,120/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,190/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
BLAND ISD, CELESTE ISD
Schools include
BLAND EL, BLAND MIDDLE, CELESTE EL, CELESTE H S, CELESTE J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Highest AQI recorded (year)
119

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,276
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Card Aerodrome (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field (PNX) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HUNT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, GLEN OAKS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+1,777 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
22.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,568
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
54.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,019
Average weekly wage
$1,137
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
750

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

How it compares

CelesteState medianUS median
Median home value$373,879$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$402,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market87 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,568$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 Celeste, TX?
$373,879.
What is the median sale price in Celeste, TX?
$402,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Celeste, TX?
Median days on market: 86.5 days.
What is typical rent in Celeste, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,370/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Celeste, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Celeste, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Celeste, 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 Celeste, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Celeste, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Celeste, TX?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Celeste, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Celeste, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Celeste, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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