The basics
Total Population
10,136
Median Age
42.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$255,700
Median Property Tax
$2,478
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.48
Median Rent
$1,088
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
58%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.3%
Pandemic Gain %
46%
Recession Drop %
1.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
40.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
68.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
110.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
26.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.2
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 78942: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 78942?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 78942 is $255,700, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 78942?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 78942 is $2,478, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 78942 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 78942 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 78942?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 78942 is $1,088 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 78942?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 78942 have moved 58% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 78942?
- ZIP Code 78942 averages 68.1°F year-round, summer highs near 94.2°F, winter lows around 40.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 78942 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 78942's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.2 (higher than 85% 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 →