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Kilgore, TX

Kilgore, TX.

Population: 25,034 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kilgore, TX is $216,832 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,450 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,262/month. 6 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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$216,832

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,832
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+53.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$218,985
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
$259,450
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
121
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
88
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
95 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,262/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
KILGORE ISD, SABINE ISD
Schools include
CHANDLER EL, KILGORE H S, KILGORE PRI, KILGORE MIDDLE, KILGORE INT

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 Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Garland Creosoting (10.1 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)

Annual precipitation
49.2 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
59
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,826
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,505

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Kilgore Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS HENDERSON HOSPITAL, LONGVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+328 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
29.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,224
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
59.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,988
Average weekly wage
$1,109
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
171

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

How it compares

KilgoreState medianUS median
Median home value$216,832$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$259,450$285,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,262/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,224$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 Kilgore, TX?
$216,832.
What is the median sale price in Kilgore, TX?
$259,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Kilgore, TX?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Kilgore, TX?
Typical rent: $1,262/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kilgore, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, hail, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Kilgore, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kilgore, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kilgore, TX?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kilgore, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kilgore, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kilgore, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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