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Overton, TX

Overton, TX.

Population: 8,040 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Overton, TX is $184,851 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 75.5 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,851

Median home value

+3.9%

1-year change

75.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,851
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+45.5%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$190,597
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
$200,000
Median list price
$224,495
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
-16.6%
Median days on market
75.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
THE EXCEL CENTER (FOR ADULTS), LEVERETTS CHAPEL ISD, OVERTON ISD
Schools include
BILLY MOORE, LEVERETTS CHAPEL H S, LEVERETTS CHAPEL EL, LEVERETTS CHAPEL J H, OVERTON EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Garland Creosoting (17.5 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
47.0 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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,783
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,287

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Oaks Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+170 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
39.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,784
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
50.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,780
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

OvertonState medianUS median
Median home value$184,851$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,784$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 Overton, TX?
$184,851.
What is the median sale price in Overton, TX?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Overton, TX?
Median days on market: 75.5 days.
What is typical rent in Overton, 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 Overton, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Overton, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Overton, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Overton, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Overton, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Overton, TX?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Overton, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Overton, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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