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Smithville, TX

Smithville, TX.

Population: 10,543 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Smithville, TX is $345,213 — down 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,717/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with tornado, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$345,213

Median home value

-4.1%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$345,213
1-year appreciation
-4.1%
3-year appreciation
-10.1%
5-year appreciation
+3.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$419,437
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
$325,000
Median list price
$387,500
Median price per sqft
$176
1-year sale-price change
+6.1%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
-3.6%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,717/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
BROWN PRI, SMITHVILLE EL, SMITHVILLE H S, SMITHVILLE J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
tornado, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 62% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°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)
4,858
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (11 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON SMITHVILLE
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)
+1,541 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,447
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
50.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,809
Average weekly wage
$946
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,419

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

How it compares

SmithvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$345,213$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market99 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,717/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,447$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 Smithville, TX?
$345,213.
What is the median sale price in Smithville, TX?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Smithville, TX?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in Smithville, TX?
Typical rent: $1,717/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Smithville, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave.
Is Smithville, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Smithville, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 62% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Smithville, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Smithville, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Smithville, TX?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Smithville, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Smithville, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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