The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78569 sells for about $139,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 78569
The housing market in 78569 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth consistent with rural Willacy County. Demand remains steady for affordable single-family homes, though the limited volume of sales reflects the small population base. Market conditions are currently balanced, with no significant speculative development or rapid price appreciation observed.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prefer lower-density living over urban environments.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
9% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 18.0% — 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 5.6%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78569
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low compared to larger urban centers in the Rio Grande Valley, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The region is subject to wind and flood risks associated with Gulf Coast weather patterns, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by regional agriculture and proximity to larger employment hubs in the Brownsville and Harlingen metropolitan areas.
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).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to employment centers in Lyford, Harlingen, or Brownsville via major regional highways.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural, with proximity to local parks and open spaces; major shopping and entertainment are located in nearby cities.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes and small duplexes with low turnover and steady demand from local workers.
The local economy is heavily tied to agricultural production and regional logistics, with most professional employment located in nearby Harlingen or Brownsville.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with access to regional corridors like US-77.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction within this ZIP code.
Parcels are primarily subject to Lyford CISD and county-level taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm exposure and proximity to the Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from 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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.313.5 mi
- Xtreme Jump San Benito4.317.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.419.5 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.313.2 mi
- Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza4.413.3 mi
- Harlingen Convention Center4.712.3 mi
- Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds4.417.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.513.2 mi
- Bobby Morrow Stadium4.617.6 mi
- SILVERTOWN AMUSEMENT GAMEROOM4.711.2 mi
- Delta Lake Park4.512.4 mi
- Pendleton Park4.612.7 mi
- Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum4.712.4 mi
- Veterans Park4.48.3 mi
- Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum4.712.4 mi
- Harlingen Cultural Arts Center4.513 mi
- Iwo Jima Museum Gift Shop4.712 mi
- Encore Sunshine4.310.3 mi
- Delta Lake Park4.512.4 mi
- Harlingen Sports Complex4.411.5 mi
- Pendleton Park4.612.7 mi
- Tropic Winds Resort4.511.4 mi
- Harlingen Country Club4.411.8 mi
- Dos Olivos Market Harlingen4.712.8 mi
- Dollar General4.311.2 mi
- Colonial Square4.112.6 mi
- Valley International Airport4.512.1 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 basic outdoor space.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).