The basics
Total Population
36,168
Median Age
29.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$148,200
Median Property Tax
$1,927
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.93
Median Rent
$1,270
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
37%
Appreciation 1yr %
9.9%
Pandemic Gain %
53%
Recession Drop %
-20%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
42
Avg Temperature (°F)
70
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
140.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
29.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
48
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 78242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78242 is $148,200, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78242 is $1,927, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78242 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78242 is $1,270 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78242 have moved 37% over the past five years (9.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78242?
- ZIP Code 78242 averages 70°F year-round, summer highs near 95.2°F, winter lows around 42°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 48 (lower than 70% 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 →