The basics
Total Population
59,435
Median Age
33.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$268,300
Median Property Tax
$5,395
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.4
Median Rent
$1,413
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
40%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.7%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-8.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
96.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
44.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
122.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
14.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
31.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.8
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 78251: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78251?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78251 is $268,300, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78251?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78251 is $5,395, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78251 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78251 cost about 3.4× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78251?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78251 is $1,413 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78251?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78251 have moved 40% over the past five years (-3.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78251?
- ZIP Code 78251 averages 71.2°F year-round, summer highs near 96.8°F, winter lows around 44.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.8 (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 →