The basics
Total Population
41,291
Median Age
32.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$358,000
Median Property Tax
$6,300
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.81
Median Rent
$1,595
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
91%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.1%
Pandemic Gain %
72%
Recession Drop %
-8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
41
Avg Temperature (°F)
68
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
116.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
18.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
67.9
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 78653: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78653?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78653 is $358,000, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78653?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78653 is $6,300, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78653 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78653 cost about 3.81× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78653?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78653 is $1,595 a month, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78653?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78653 have moved 91% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78653?
- ZIP Code 78653 averages 68°F year-round, summer highs near 94.3°F, winter lows around 41°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78653 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78653's FEMA National Risk Index score is 67.9 (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 →