The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76930 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76930 — Barnhart
The housing market in 76930 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting its rural nature. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in West Texas, as it lacks the amenities and infrastructure of larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 1.2% — 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 5.4%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 76930, Schleicher County TX
Crime rates in the Eldorado area are generally low, consistent with rural West Texas trends, and remain significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Schleicher County Independent School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation typical of small, rural Texas districts.
The region faces moderate risks from extreme heat and occasional severe wind events, with wildfire risk being a primary environmental concern for property owners.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by the energy sector and agricultural production, with limited new residential development activity reported.
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).
Commutes are primarily local within Eldorado or involve longer drives to San Angelo for major employment and retail services.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping and dining options available.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local workers with low vacancy pressure and stable, modest rent growth.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the oil and gas industry and regional agriculture, which dictate employment stability and growth.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with US Highway 277 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the planning pipeline for this ZIP.
The Schleicher County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to Schleicher County ISD taxes and the local hospital district assessment.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk profiles common to the West Texas plains.
Net domestic migration is largely stagnant, with minor fluctuations typical of rural Texas counties.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for relatively expedited processes for lenders.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables for 76930.
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.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.