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Elsa, TX

Elsa, TX.

Population: 8,400 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Elsa, TX is $124,997 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $201,850 after a median 183 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$124,997

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

183

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$124,997
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+52.3%
10-year appreciation
+146.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$127,604
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
$201,850
Median list price
$143,450
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
183 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Schools include
IDEA ELSA COLLEGE PREPARATORY, EDCOUCH-ELSA H S, KENNEDY EL, CARLOS TRUAN J H, L B J EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (14 mi)
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
75.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,447
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,694

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (38 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Skalitsky Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER, PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-98 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
13.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,500
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,469
Average weekly wage
$726
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,873

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

How it compares

ElsaState medianUS median
Median home value$124,997$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$201,850$285,000$325,000
Median days on market183 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,500$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 Elsa, TX?
$124,997.
What is the median sale price in Elsa, TX?
$201,850.
How long do homes take to sell in Elsa, TX?
Median days on market: 183 days.
What is typical rent in Elsa, 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 Elsa, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought.
Is Elsa, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Elsa, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elsa, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elsa, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elsa, TX?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Elsa, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elsa, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elsa, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Elsa

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