The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78579 sells for about $191,377, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 106 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,063 a month.
ZIP 78579 — Progreso
The housing market in 78579 remains stable with low inventory turnover and prices that have largely plateaued. Demand is driven by local affordability needs, though the market faces headwinds from broader regional economic constraints. Buyers currently hold a slight advantage due to the balanced nature of the local inventory.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and workers who prioritize affordability and proximity to the border over proximity to major urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 106 days on market with 31.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 8.0% · poverty 35.0% — 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 5.8%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78579, Hidalgo County TX
Schools in the Progreso area are primarily served by the Progreso Independent School District, which faces challenges typical of rural border communities.
The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Rio Grande basin and requires standard windstorm insurance coverage common to South Texas.
Economic momentum is tied to cross-border trade and agricultural activity, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported within the ZIP.
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 via US Highway 281 toward McAllen and other regional employment hubs.
Recreational options are limited, consisting primarily of local community parks and proximity to the Rio Grande riverfront.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with limited new inventory and a significant presence of long-term residents.
The economy is heavily influenced by international trade, logistics, and agriculture, with many residents commuting to the broader McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the US-281 corridor, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance related to border operations.
The Hidalgo County Appraisal District manages property assessments, which are updated annually based on market value trends.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Progreso ISD, Hidalgo County, and various local drainage and water districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm and flood risk profiles, with availability often tied to state-backed programs.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid processing of defaults under the deed of trust.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Dave & Buster's McAllen4.319.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.316.1 mi
- Helium Trampoline Park4.419.9 mi
- Aqua Planet Waterpark3.316.3 mi
- Pharr Aquatic Center4.215.3 mi
- Bert Ogden Arena4.517.3 mi
- Payne Arena4.418.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.117.1 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.517 mi
- Stefano's Brooklyn Pizza4.414.8 mi
- Wes-Mer Drive-In Theatre4.74.4 mi
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge4.711.1 mi
- Estero Llano Grande State Park4.82.7 mi
- Cinemark Weslaco Movies 104.66.6 mi
- Peter Piper Pizza4.45.2 mi
- Reynosa Cultural Park4.319.6 mi
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum4.714.3 mi
- Kreative Grounds Café4.918.9 mi
- Museum of South Texas History4.819.6 mi
- Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center4.618.9 mi
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge4.711.1 mi
- Estero Llano Grande State Park4.82.7 mi
- Mayor Pablo Peña Park4.45.4 mi
- Victoria Palms Resort - Donna, TX4.37.5 mi
- Alamo Palms4.512.6 mi
- Tierra Santa Golf Course4.43.9 mi
- Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets4.66.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.36.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.58.4 mi
- Burlington3.78.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.46.3 mi
- Valley International Airport4.520.5 mi
- McAllen International Airport4.418.6 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa4.217.6 mi
- Airport MFE4.618.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key regional crossing point for trade and travel.
Small neighborhood-level green spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.