The basics
Total Population
57,921
Median Age
33
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$257,500
Median Property Tax
$4,518
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.06
Median Rent
$1,342
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
39%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.2%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-1.9%
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)
36.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
62.8
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 78240: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78240?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78240 is $257,500, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78240?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78240 is $4,518, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78240 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78240 cost about 4.06× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78240?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78240 is $1,342 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78240?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78240 have moved 39% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78240?
- ZIP Code 78240 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 78240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.8 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →