The basics
Total Population
15,233
Median Age
36.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$112,000
Median Property Tax
$1,421
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.89
Median Rent
$1,018
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
35%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.4%
Pandemic Gain %
30%
Recession Drop %
6.1%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
94.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
30.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
63.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
101.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
71.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
21.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.6
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 79549: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 79549?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 79549 is $112,000, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 79549?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 79549 is $1,421, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 79549 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 79549 cost about 1.89× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 79549?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 79549 is $1,018 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 79549?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 79549 have moved 35% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 79549?
- ZIP Code 79549 averages 63.3°F year-round, summer highs near 94.1°F, winter lows around 30.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 79549 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 79549's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.6 (higher than 68% 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 →