The basics
Total Population
23,182
Median Age
45.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$404,600
Median Property Tax
$6,784
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.41
Median Rent
$1,768
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
39%
Appreciation 1yr %
14%
Pandemic Gain %
20%
Recession Drop %
2.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
47.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
112.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
10.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
54.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
74.4
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 77478: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77478?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 77478 is $404,600, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77478?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77478 is $6,784, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 77478 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 77478 cost about 3.41× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77478?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77478 is $1,768 a month, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77478?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 77478 have moved 39% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77478?
- ZIP Code 77478 averages 71.1°F year-round, summer highs near 93.8°F, winter lows around 47.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 77478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 77478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.4 (higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →