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Zcta 78045, TX

Zcta 78045, TX.

Population: 67,333 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 78045, TX is $297,302 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.85M after a median 59 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,466/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, heatwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,302

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,302
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+46.7%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$297,355
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
$1.85M
Median list price
$5.40M
Median price per sqft
$2,965
1-year sale-price change
+560.7%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
250
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
48

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,466/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
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
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
5
High schools
1
Schools include
UNITED H S, MATIAS DE LLANO EL, TRAUTMANN EL, UNITED MIDDLE, SALVADOR GARCIA MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.3%
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)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,631
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,571

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Del Alto Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Laredo International Airport (LRD) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF LAREDO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,247 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
3.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,521
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,405
Average weekly wage
$770
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,448

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

How it compares

Zcta 78045State medianUS median
Median home value$297,302$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$1.85M$285,000$325,000
Median days on market59 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,466/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,521$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 Zcta 78045, TX?
$297,302.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 78045, TX?
$1.85M.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 78045, TX?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 78045, TX?
Typical rent: $1,466/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 78045, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is Zcta 78045, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 78045, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 78045, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 78045, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 78045, TX?
16 schools (10 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 78045, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 78045, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 78045, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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