The basics
Total Population
3,730
Median Age
44.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$269,900
Median Property Tax
$3,066
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.82
Median Rent
$1,093
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
76%
Recession Drop %
-6.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
95
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.7
Avg Temperature (°F)
68.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
116.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
19.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
96.9
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 78655: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78655?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78655 is $269,900, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78655?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78655 is $3,066, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78655 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78655 cost about 4.82× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78655?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78655 is $1,093 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78655?
- ZIP Code 78655 averages 68.6°F year-round, summer highs near 95°F, winter lows around 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78655 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78655's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.9 (higher than 95% 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 →