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ZIP 78574

Population: 62,456 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78574 is $193,795 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,675/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,795

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,795
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.9%
10-year appreciation
+93.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$196,985

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$237,000
Median list price
$243,500
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-8.0%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
222
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
32

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,675/mo
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
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS, LA JOYA ISD, MISSION CISD
Schools include
IDEA NORTH MISSION ACADEMY, IDEA NORTH MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY, ELODIA R CHAPA EL, JUAREZ-LINCOLN H S, JUAN SEGUIN 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
153
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (17.4 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
76.5°F
Average high
86.5°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,412
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,675

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (56 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
2001
Housing built before 1970
2.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,000
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

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

How it compares

ZIP 78574State medianUS median
Typical home value$193,795—$288,527
Median sale price$237,000—$325,000
Median days on market67 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,675/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,000—$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 78574?
$193,795.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78574?
$237,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78574?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78574?
Typical rent: $1,675/month.
Is ZIP 78574 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78574. 153 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 78574?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78574?
13 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78574 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78574?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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