The basics
Total Population
35,664
Median Age
29.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$228,900
Median Property Tax
$3,987
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.91
Median Rent
$1,292
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
27%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.7%
Pandemic Gain %
41%
Recession Drop %
-11%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
42.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
69.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14
Annual Precipitation (in)
33.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.9
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 78229: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78229?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78229 is $228,900, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78229?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78229 is $3,987, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78229 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78229 cost about 4.91× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78229?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78229 is $1,292 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78229?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78229 have moved 27% over the past five years (-2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78229?
- ZIP Code 78229 averages 69.6°F year-round, summer highs near 94.4°F, winter lows around 42.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78229 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78229's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.9 (lower than 59% 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 →