The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76578 sells for about $315,800, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,177 a month.
ZIP 76578 — Thrall
The 76578 housing market remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking rural living within reach of the Austin metro. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the ongoing economic expansion in Williamson County. The market is currently balanced, with limited new construction keeping supply tight.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with space, while remaining within commuting distance of the greater Austin employment core.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.2 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 1.5% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.1%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76578, Williamson County TX
Crime rates in the Thrall area are generally low, consistent with rural Williamson County trends and significantly below the regional averages found in the Austin-Round Rock metro area.
Schools serving the 76578 ZIP code are primarily managed by the Thrall Independent School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and strong community-focused academic performance.
The area is subject to standard Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins near the San Gabriel River tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Austin metro area eastward, with infrastructure improvements supporting residential growth in previously rural Williamson County.
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).
Commuting from 76578 primarily involves driving via US-79 toward the employment hubs of Round Rock and Austin, with commute times typically exceeding 40 minutes.
Recreational amenities include local community parks and proximity to regional outdoor spaces in Williamson County, with limited immediate commercial shopping within the ZIP.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure and stable, long-term occupancy.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with increasing influence from the industrial and tech-sector growth occurring in neighboring Taylor and the broader Austin metro.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US-79 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion, with some interest in light industrial growth near the US-79 corridor.
The Williamson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, typically conducting annual reviews to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to Thrall ISD taxes and may fall within specific water control or emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 76578 profile.
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.
- Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo4.313.9 mi
- Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo4.313.9 mi
- The Golf Club at Star Ranch4.519.6 mi
- Pickleland - Indoor Pickleball Courts in Pflugerville4.918.2 mi
- Williamson County Expo Center4.611.1 mi
- Hooky Entertainment Hutto4.118.5 mi
- Shops at Old Taylor High4.69.7 mi
- Murphy Park4.49.9 mi
- Taylor Park4.110.6 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza4.29.9 mi
- Canoe Launch, San Gabriel Wildlife Management Area4.312 mi
- Wilson H. Fox Park4.310.7 mi
- Murphy Park4.49.9 mi
- Taylor Park4.110.6 mi
- Apache Pass Event Center4.712.3 mi
- Bull Branch Park4.310.4 mi
- Taylor Plaza Shopping Center4.210 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.
Provides natural scenery and limited recreational access in the surrounding area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).