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Plainview, TX

Plainview, TX.

Population: 25,389 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Plainview, TX is $119,597 — down 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,500 after a median 71 days on market. Typical rent runs $913/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$119,597

Median home value

-2.8%

1-year change

71

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$119,597
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
-8.6%
5-year appreciation
-2.9%
10-year appreciation
+26.0%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$140,559
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
$173,500
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+25.3%
Median days on market
71 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
-3.2%
Days to pending
106 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$913/mo
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
5
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
ABERNATHY ISD, FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE ISD, LOCKNEY ISD
Schools include
ABERNATHY DAEP, FLOYDADA ISD JJAEP, LOCKNEY DAEP, HALE COUNTY JJAEP, PLAINVIEW H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, drought, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.9 in
Annual snowfall
4.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,769
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,727

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Hale County Airport (PVW) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW, ALLEGIANCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER OF PLAINVIEW
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-128 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,579
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,535
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

PlainviewState medianUS median
Median home value$119,597$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$173,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$913/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,579$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 Plainview, TX?
$119,597.
What is the median sale price in Plainview, TX?
$173,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Plainview, TX?
Median days on market: 71 days.
What is typical rent in Plainview, TX?
Typical rent: $913/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Plainview, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, drought, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Plainview, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Plainview, 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 Plainview, TX?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Plainview, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Plainview, TX?
5 schools (2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Plainview, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Plainview, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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