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Santa rosa, TX

Santa rosa, TX.

Population: 5,455 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Santa rosa, TX is $155,191 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $182,500 after a median 19 days on market. 3 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 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$155,191

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$155,191
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.4%
10-year appreciation
+67.0%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$156,883
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
$182,500
Median list price
$250,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+102.8%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
13
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.2%

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
ELMA E BARRERA EL, SANTA ROSA H S, JO NELSON MIDDLE

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
FEMA flood zone
AH
Flood risk level
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
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (19.8 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
78.0°F
Average high
87.0°F
Average low
69.0°F
Annual precipitation
26.5 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)
54
Days with Good air quality
161
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,539

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Old Reb Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER, PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-312 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,180
Households with broadband internet
51.3%

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)

How it compares

Santa rosaState medianUS median
Median home value$155,191$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$182,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,180$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 Santa rosa, TX?
$155,191.
What is the median sale price in Santa rosa, TX?
$182,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa rosa, TX?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Santa rosa, 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 Santa rosa, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Santa rosa, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AH.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa rosa, 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 rosa, 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 rosa, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa rosa, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Santa rosa, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa rosa, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa rosa, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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