The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78160 sells for about $342,500, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 154 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78160 — Stockdale
The housing market in 78160 is characterized by low inventory and a slow pace of sales, typical for a rural market. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. Buyers are primarily looking for acreage and single-family homes, with the market remaining stable despite broader economic shifts.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, larger lot sizes, and a slower pace of life while remaining within driving distance of San Antonio employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 154 days on market with 8.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 8.5%/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 6.8%/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 78160, Wilson County TX
Crime rates in Stockdale are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in this rural setting.
The area is served primarily by Stockdale Independent School District, which maintains a reputation for small class sizes and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flash flooding, with property insurance premiums reflecting standard Texas coastal-inland risk profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and proximity to the Eagle Ford Shale energy sector, with limited residential development currently underway.
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 typically commute by personal vehicle to San Antonio or nearby energy-sector hubs, with average commute times exceeding 35 minutes.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to the San Antonio River for outdoor activities, with limited retail and dining options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, energy services related to the Eagle Ford Shale, and public sector employment within the school district.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highways connecting to the San Antonio metropolitan area.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use adjustments.
The Wilson County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value adjustments for rural and residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Stockdale ISD taxes and various county-level special districts for emergency services and groundwater management.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with premiums trending upward in line with broader Texas market conditions.
Net domestic migration to the region remains positive as residents seek more affordable housing options outside the San Antonio urban core.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the terms of the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78160 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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.