The basics
Total Population
26,434
Median Age
36.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$506,600
Median Property Tax
$8,782
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.81
Median Rent
$1,658
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
55%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.78%
Pandemic Gain %
61%
Recession Drop %
-0.72%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
67.4
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
102.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
19.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
33.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
39.2
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 78642: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78642?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78642 is $506,600, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78642?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78642 is $8,782, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78642 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78642 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78642?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78642 is $1,658 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78642?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78642 have moved 55% over the past five years (0.78% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78642?
- ZIP Code 78642 averages 67.4°F year-round, summer highs near 93.3°F, winter lows around 41.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.2 (lower than 78% 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 →