The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78393 sells for about $359,999, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 78393 — Woodsboro
The housing market in 78393 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Texas community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand, resulting in a stable but quiet market environment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including local agricultural workers and families looking for affordable housing away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% 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 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 6.2%/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 5.1%/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 78393, Refugio County TX
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Woodsboro Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks typical of the Texas Gulf Coast region, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage.
The local economy is largely driven by agriculture and proximity to regional industrial hubs in the Coastal Bend area.
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 driving to nearby employment centers in Refugio or larger regional hubs like Victoria or Corpus Christi.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with local parks and proximity to coastal fishing and hunting areas.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by the agricultural sector and support services for the regional oil and gas industry.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 77 serving as the primary corridor for regional travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Refugio County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments, with no major MUD or PID developments reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to Gulf Coast hurricane and wind events.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for expedited processes following proper notice.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 78393.
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.
- B&B Theatres Portland Northshore 84.219 mi
- Rock Bottom Park & Pub4.520 mi
- Festival Grounds at Rockport Harbor4.620 mi
- Legends Saloon4.419 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.719.9 mi
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site4.819.7 mi
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier4.519 mi
- Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack4.419.9 mi
- Rockport Harbor4.720 mi
- Fulton Harbor Park4.519.5 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.529.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.