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Alpine, TX — ZIP 79830

Population: 7,853 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 79830 (Alpine, TX) is $252,365 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.30M after a median 108 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,595/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,365

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

108

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,365
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+7.1%
10-year appreciation
+48.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$271,283
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.30M
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$526
1-year sale-price change
+516.1%
Median days on market
108 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
69
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,595/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$781/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$809/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,423/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,481/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
Schools include
ALPINE EL, ALPINE H S, ALPINE MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.1 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
272
Days with Moderate air quality
91
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Davis National Historic Site (22 mi)
National parks include
Fort Davis National Historic Site, Blackwell School National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Alpine Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BIG BEND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-33 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
37.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,756
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,190
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 79830State medianUS median
Median home value$252,365$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$1.30M$285,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,595/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,756$2,390$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 median home value in ZIP 79830?
$252,365.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79830?
$1.30M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79830?
Median days on market: 108 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79830?
Typical rent: $1,595/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79830?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79830?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79830?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79830?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79830?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 79830?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79830?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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