The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75794 sells for about $272,914, or $275 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 89 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,725 a month.
ZIP 75794
The Troup housing market is currently stable, with home values showing a slight year-over-year decline of 0.6% as the market adjusts to broader economic conditions. Inventory remains limited, and the market is characterized by a balanced pace of sales. No specific figures for active listings or price cuts were available at the ZIP level, so these metrics are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with reasonable access to the larger Tyler employment market.
Median prices moved down 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 89 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 18.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75794, Texas
Crime rates in the Troup area are generally consistent with regional averages for small East Texas towns, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by Troup Independent School District, which maintains a reputation for community-focused education and moderate academic performance.
The region is subject to standard East Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and proximity to the Tyler regional employment hub, with steady but modest residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute by car to Tyler or nearby industrial centers, with travel times typically ranging from 20 to 35 minutes.
Local amenities include proximity to Lake Tyler for water recreation, several community parks, and basic retail services within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, primarily serving local workers and families seeking affordable housing.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale manufacturing, agriculture, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to Tyler for larger corporate employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to the broader East Texas road network.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements within the city core.
Property assessments are managed by the Smith and Cherokee County Appraisal Districts, which conduct annual valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Troup ISD taxes and various county-level special districts, including hospital and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Nearby reservoir offering fishing, boating, and water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.