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Santa Maria, TX

Santa Maria, TX.

Population: 677 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa Maria, TX is $76,700. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hurricane, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$76,700

Median home value

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$76,700
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
TONY GONZALEZ EL, SANTA MARIA ACADEMIC ACADEMY-OPTIONS CAMPUS (6-12), SANTA MARIA MIDDLE, SANTA MARIA H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
30.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
99
Days with Moderate air quality
206
Days with Unhealthy air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
171

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Drennan Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
10.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Households with broadband internet
48.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,456
Average weekly wage
$755
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,564

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

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Common questions

What is the median home value in Santa Maria, TX?
$76,700.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa Maria, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa Maria, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa Maria, TX?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Santa Maria, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa Maria, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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