The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78385 sells for about $185,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78385 — Sarita
The housing market in 78385 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to urban amenities or public transit.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 14.0% — 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 6.6%/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 78385, Texas
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of a rural independent school district that generally meets state accountability standards. Performance metrics are typical for the region's rural educational landscape.
The area faces moderate risk from wind and storm events common to the region. Flood risk varies by specific parcel, and property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and regional service industries. Development is limited, with infrastructure focused on maintaining existing rural connectivity.
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 regional employment hubs via state highways. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks and access to nearby rural open spaces. Shopping and dining options are limited to small-scale local businesses within the ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory. Demand is primarily driven by local workforce needs, with minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, energy-related services, and public sector employment. Economic growth is steady but modest compared to larger urban centers.
Transportation infrastructure consists of state and county roads. There is no public transit system serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Bee County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments. Some areas may fall under specific water or utility district jurisdictions.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather risks. Premiums reflect the area's exposure to wind and storm events.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest growth driven by individuals seeking affordable rural housing.
Texas follows a non-judicial foreclosure process, allowing for relatively efficient resolution of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
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.
- Don Pedrito Jaramillo Shrine4.717.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park providing basic outdoor recreation space for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.