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Point comfort, TX

Point comfort, TX.

Population: 304 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Point comfort, TX is $126,639 — up 9.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 140 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,639

Median home value

+9.0%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$126,639
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+0.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$135,533
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
$180,000
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
92.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.8%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 81% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
ALCOA (Point Comfort)/Lavaca Bay (1.2 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
72.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 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
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,688

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Sterling Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 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
51.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,288
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,848
Average weekly wage
$1,621
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
76

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

How it compares

Point comfortState medianUS median
Median home value$126,639$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,288$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 Point comfort, TX?
$126,639.
What is the median sale price in Point comfort, TX?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Point comfort, TX?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in Point comfort, 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 Point comfort, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, hurricane, lightning.
Is Point comfort, TX in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Point comfort, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 81% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Point comfort, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Point comfort, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: ALCOA (Point Comfort)/Lavaca Bay, 1.2 mi.
Is Point comfort, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Point comfort, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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