The basics
Total Population
17,379
Median Age
40.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$531,400
Median Property Tax
$9,219
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.38
Median Rent
$1,815
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
68%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.2%
Pandemic Gain %
50%
Recession Drop %
-5.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
92.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
38.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
66.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
94.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
39.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
38.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
84.7
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 78255: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78255?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78255 is $531,400, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78255?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78255 is $9,219, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78255 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78255 cost about 3.38× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78255?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78255 is $1,815 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78255?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78255 have moved 68% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78255?
- ZIP Code 78255 averages 66.5°F year-round, summer highs near 92.1°F, winter lows around 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 78255 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78255's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.7 (higher than 77% 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 →