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ZIP 78573

Population: 44,809 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78573 is $214,131 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,650 after a median 111 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,105/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,131

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$214,131
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.2%
10-year appreciation
+88.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$217,070

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,650
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-7.0%
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
66
For-sale inventory
245
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
304
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
137 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,105/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$801/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$806/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
LA JOYA ISD, MISSION CISD, SHARYLAND ISD
Schools include
DOMINGO TREVINO MIDDLE, CARL C WAITZ EL, ALTON EL, CANTU EL, SALINAS EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
79
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (17.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,587
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Gross Private Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER, PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2003
Housing built before 1970
4.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
58.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,536
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78573State medianUS median
Typical home value$214,131—$288,527
Median sale price$259,650—$325,000
Median days on market111 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,105/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,536—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78573?
$214,131.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78573?
$259,650.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78573?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78573?
Typical rent: $1,105/month.
Is ZIP 78573 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78573. 79 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78573?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78573?
10 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78573 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78573?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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