The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78357 sells for about $115,400, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 78357 — Freer
The housing market in 78357 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price points. Market activity is primarily driven by local demand and the regional energy sector, with limited inventory turnover.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to major Texas metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 9.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 18.5% — 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 4.9%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78357, Duval County TX
Crime rates in the Freer area are generally considered low compared to larger urban centers in Texas, though specific localized data is limited.
Schools serving the 78357 ZIP code are primarily part of the Freer Independent School District, which provides essential educational services to the local community.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including potential for extreme heat and occasional severe weather events; flood risk is generally low in the immediate vicinity.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the regional energy sector and local agricultural activities, with limited large-scale commercial development currently 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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment and major services.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and outdoor activities typical of the South Texas brush country, with limited large-scale commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the oil and gas industry and regional agricultural operations.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with major highway access connecting the area to regional employment centers.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Duval County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in South Texas.
Data retrieved from US 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.
Local community space for outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.