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Ore city, TX

Ore city, TX.

Population: 3,413 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ore city, TX is $161,440 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $109,500 after a median 252 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,440

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

252

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,440
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-5.4%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+45.8%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$170,609
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
$109,500
Median list price
$299,450
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
-16.1%
Median days on market
252 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
13
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ORE CITY EL, ORE CITY H S, ORE CITY MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively 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
81.5%
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
76.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,351
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,544

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mc Kenzie Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS PITTSBURG HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+274 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,330
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
47.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,935
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

Ore cityState medianUS median
Median home value$161,440$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$109,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market252 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,330$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 Ore city, TX?
$161,440.
What is the median sale price in Ore city, TX?
$109,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ore city, TX?
Median days on market: 252 days.
What is typical rent in Ore city, 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 Ore city, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Ore city, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ore city, 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 Ore city, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ore city, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ore city, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ore city, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ore city, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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