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Panhandle, TX

Panhandle, TX.

Population: 2,784 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Panhandle, TX is $206,472 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,000 after a median 36 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$206,472

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$206,472
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+56.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$206,472
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
$228,000
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
-23.2%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
18
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.8%
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
PANHANDLE EL, PANHANDLE H S, PANHANDLE J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pantex Plant (USDOE) (6.9 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
58.0°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
15.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,052
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,104

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (21 mi)
National parks include
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Stamps Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL, BSA HOSPITAL, VA AMARILLO HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+90 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,879
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,007
Average weekly wage
$1,918
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

PanhandleState medianUS median
Median home value$206,472$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$228,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,879$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 Panhandle, TX?
$206,472.
What is the median sale price in Panhandle, TX?
$228,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Panhandle, TX?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Panhandle, 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 Panhandle, TX?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail.
Is Panhandle, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Panhandle, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Panhandle, TX?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Panhandle, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Panhandle, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Panhandle, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Panhandle, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Panhandle

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