The basics
Total Population
29,826
Median Age
37.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$380,800
Median Property Tax
$7,514
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.34
Median Rent
$1,703
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
46%
Recession Drop %
-5.9%
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)
34.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.8
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 78259: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78259?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78259 is $380,800, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78259?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78259 is $7,514, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78259 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78259 cost about 3.34× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78259?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78259 is $1,703 a month, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78259?
- ZIP Code 78259 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 78259 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78259's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.8 (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 →