The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78377 sells for about $129,000, or $68 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78377 — Refugio
The housing market in 78377 is characterized by low inventory and modest price points, reflecting a stable, rural economy. Sales activity remains limited, with properties spending significant time on the market, driven by the area's small population and limited turnover.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, small-town living with a slower pace of life and proximity to rural work opportunities.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.1% — 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 1.9%/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 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78377, Refugio County TX
Crime rates in Refugio are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Refugio Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, oil and gas industry support, and regional service sectors.
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 traveling via US-77 to reach employment hubs in Victoria or Corpus Christi.
Local amenities include community parks, proximity to the Mission River, and basic retail and dining options within the town center.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and public sector employment.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-77 serving as the primary arterial highway.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential maintenance and local infrastructure improvements.
The Refugio County Appraisal District manages property assessments based on market value and state-mandated appraisal standards.
Parcels are subject to Refugio ISD and county-level hospital and emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional weather patterns.
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.
- Legends Saloon4.419.5 mi
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier4.516.5 mi
- Fulton Harbor Park4.519.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community green space.
Local waterway providing fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.