The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78384 sells for about $289,900, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78384 — San Diego
The housing market in 78384 remains stable with limited inventory and moderate price growth driven by local demand. Sales activity is consistent with historical trends for this rural area, reflecting a balanced market between buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 6.8% · poverty 22.1% — 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 10.8%/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 10.0%/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 78384, Duval County TX
Crime rates in San Diego, TX are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the San Diego Independent School District, which maintains a focus on community-centered education.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including potential for high winds and occasional flash flooding during hurricane season.
Economic momentum is driven by the energy sector and regional agriculture, with limited new large-scale infrastructure projects 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Alice or Corpus Christi via US-59.
Local recreation includes access to regional parks, hunting lands, and community-based sports facilities, with limited large-scale shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and public sector employment within the school district.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-59 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion and rural land subdivision.
The Duval County Appraisal District manages property assessments with a focus on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to San Diego ISD taxes and various county-level special districts for emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm exposure and proximity to the Gulf Coast.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest movement between rural Duval County and nearby urban centers.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for expedited processes following proper notice.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) seller's disclosure notice regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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 park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Small district featuring local Tex-Mex dining and essential services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.