The basics
Total Population
14,488
Median Age
41.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$479,500
Median Property Tax
$9,099
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.67
Median Rent
$1,369
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
52%
Recession Drop %
-2%
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)
35.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.6
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 78248: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78248?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78248 is $479,500, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78248?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78248 is $9,099, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78248 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78248 cost about 3.67× the median household income, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78248?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78248 is $1,369 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78248?
- ZIP Code 78248 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 78248 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78248's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.6 (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 →