The basics
Total Population
1,983
Median Age
60.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$319,700
Higher than 72%
Median Property Tax
$2,364
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.96
Higher than 85%
Median Rent
$651
Lower than 71%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
35.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
120
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
50
Annual Precipitation (in)
32.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
80.4
Higher than 70%
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 78609: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78609?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78609 is $319,700, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78609?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78609 is $2,364, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78609 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78609 cost about 4.96× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78609?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78609 is $651 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78609?
- ZIP Code 78609 averages 67.1°F year-round, summer highs near 95.3°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78609 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78609's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.4 (higher 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 →