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Matagorda, TX

Matagorda, TX.

Population: 353 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Matagorda, TX is $311,589 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $585,000 after a median 82 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, coastalflooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$311,589

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$311,589
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+59.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$311,727
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
$585,000
Median list price
$525,500
Median price per sqft
$281
1-year sale-price change
+154.3%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
MATAGORDA SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.8%
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
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,131
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,787

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Gulf Coast Aviation Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
20.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,764
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,810
Average weekly wage
$1,341
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
153

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

How it compares

MatagordaState medianUS median
Median home value$311,589$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$585,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,764$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 Matagorda, TX?
$311,589.
What is the median sale price in Matagorda, TX?
$585,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Matagorda, TX?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Matagorda, 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 Matagorda, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, drought, lightning.
Is Matagorda, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the wildfire risk in Matagorda, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Matagorda, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Matagorda, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Matagorda, TX?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Matagorda, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Matagorda, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Matagorda

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