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Taft, TX

Taft, TX.

Population: 6,013 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Taft, TX is $146,954 — up 5.6% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$146,954

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,954
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
-12.1%
5-year appreciation
-21.8%
10-year appreciation
-4.1%
All-time peak (2021-06)
$188,711
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
25
1-year forecast
-2.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC, TAFT ISD
Schools include
COASTAL HORIZONS ACADEMY, WOODROE PETTY EL, TAFT H S, RICARDO L TREVINO J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hurricane, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brine Service Company (12.2 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
73.0°F
Average high
81.5°F
Average low
64.5°F
Annual precipitation
32.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Magee Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,705
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,093
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
374

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

How it compares

TaftState medianUS median
Median home value$146,954$260,151$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,705$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 Taft, TX?
$146,954.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Taft, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hurricane, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Taft, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Taft, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Taft, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Taft, TX?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Taft, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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