The basics
Total Population
9,744
Median Age
41.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$401,800
Median Property Tax
$7,252
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.68
Median Rent
$1,393
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
36%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.4%
Pandemic Gain %
45%
Recession Drop %
1.5%
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
71.4
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 78231: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78231?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78231 is $401,800, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78231?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78231 is $7,252, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78231 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78231 cost about 3.68× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78231?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78231 is $1,393 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78231?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78231 have moved 36% over the past five years (-3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78231?
- ZIP Code 78231 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 78231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.4 (higher than 58% 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 →