The basics
Total Population
22,232
Median Age
29.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$162,200
Median Property Tax
$2,712
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.71
Median Rent
$1,227
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
49%
Appreciation 1yr %
7.5%
Pandemic Gain %
62%
Recession Drop %
-17%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
44.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
133.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
13.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.8
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 78224: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78224?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78224 is $162,200, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78224?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78224 is $2,712, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78224 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78224 cost about 2.71× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78224?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78224 is $1,227 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78224?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78224 have moved 49% over the past five years (7.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78224?
- ZIP Code 78224 averages 71.1°F year-round, summer highs near 95.8°F, winter lows around 44.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78224 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78224's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.8 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →