The basics
Total Population
1,218
Median Age
30.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$148,500
Lower than 68%
Median Property Tax
$1,711
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.1
Lower than 73%
Median Rent
$1,081
Higher than 65%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
89.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
57.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
74.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
118.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
18.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
11.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
98.1
Higher than 97%
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 79042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79042 is $148,500, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79042 is $1,711, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79042 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79042 is $1,081 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79042?
- ZIP Code 79042 averages 57.2°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 24.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 11.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98.1 (higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →