The basics
Total Population
304
Median Age
54.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$251,600
Higher than 62%
Median Property Tax
$3,288
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.77
Lower than 80%
Median Rent
$1,175
Higher than 71%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
91
Winter Avg Low (°F)
47.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
77.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
4.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
91.4
Higher than 87%
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.06
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 77978: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77978?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 77978 is $251,600, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77978?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77978 is $3,288, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 77978 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 77978 cost about 1.77× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77978?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77978 is $1,175 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77978?
- ZIP Code 77978 averages 71.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91°F, winter lows around 47.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 77978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 77978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 91.4 (higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.06 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →