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ZIP 78665

Population: 66,171 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78665 is $391,253 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,718/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$391,253

Typical home value

-6.4%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$391,253
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
3-year appreciation
-15.2%
5-year appreciation
-14.8%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$546,887

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$400,000
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
182
For-sale inventory
329
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
310
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
71

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,718/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,817/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,689/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
5
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
HUTTO ISD, ROUND ROCK ISD
Schools include
VETERANS HILL EL, TERAVISTA EL, REDBUD EL, LINDA HERRINGTON EL, RRISD EARLY COLLEGE H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
14
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
71.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
101,555
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
98,659

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Tri-Modal Air Park (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Executive Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
37
Hospitals include
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE, ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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
2010
Housing built before 1970
0.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
83.9%
Median annual property tax
$7,746
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

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

How it compares

ZIP 78665State medianUS median
Typical home value$391,253—$288,527
Median sale price$395,000—$325,000
Median days on market57 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,718/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,746—$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 78665?
$391,253.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78665?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78665?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78665?
Typical rent: $1,718/month.
Is ZIP 78665 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78665. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78665?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78665?
5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78665 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78665?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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