The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78589 sells for about $180,294, or $152 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.4%), a market in balance. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 78589 — San Juan
The housing market in ZIP 78589 is currently experiencing balanced conditions with modest price adjustments. While inventory levels remain sufficient, the market is seeing a slight slowdown in turnover compared to previous years, reflecting broader regional trends in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and local commuters seeking affordability relative to the broader McAllen market, as well as investors targeting the steady rental demand.
Median prices moved down 0.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 7.2% · poverty 24.5% — 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 8.3%/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 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78589, Hidalgo County TX
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which maintains a focus on college and career readiness initiatives.
The region is subject to extreme heat and occasional heavy precipitation events; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles.
Economic momentum is driven by the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA's role as a logistics and trade hub, with ongoing infrastructure projects supporting cross-border commerce.
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 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 2 connecting to the broader McAllen employment core.
The area features local community parks and is within short driving distance of major shopping centers and dining districts in the neighboring McAllen and Pharr areas.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from a workforce-heavy demographic, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The economy is anchored by trade, logistics, and healthcare services within the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA, benefiting from proximity to international border crossings.
The area is served by a network of state highways and local roads, with limited public transit options primarily focused on the McAllen urban core.
Development is focused on residential infill and commercial expansion along major transit corridors to accommodate population growth.
The Hidalgo County Appraisal District conducts annual property valuations to determine tax assessments based on market value.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Hidalgo County, and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related risks, including wind and hail exposure.
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.
- Dave & Buster's McAllen4.36.9 mi
- Helium Trampoline Park4.45 mi
- Sky Park Kids4.28.5 mi
- Aqua Planet Waterpark3.36.7 mi
- Recreation Center 5th Blayser4.217.1 mi
- Bert Ogden Arena4.52.5 mi
- Payne Arena4.49.4 mi
- McAllen Convention Center4.77.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.14.5 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.54.1 mi
- Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine4.91.9 mi
- Cinemark Pharr Town Center XD and ScreenX4.53.7 mi
- AMC Edinburg 184.23.5 mi
- Edinburg Municipal Park4.74.5 mi
- Main Event Pharr4.43.8 mi
- Reynosa Cultural Park4.314.3 mi
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum4.72 mi
- International Museum of Art & Science4.45.7 mi
- Kreative Grounds Café4.95.3 mi
- Museum of South Texas History4.85.6 mi
- Edinburg Municipal Park4.74.5 mi
- Tres Lagos Park4.710.5 mi
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge4.79.8 mi
- Firemen's Park4.64.8 mi
- Lions Park4.510.8 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.54.1 mi
- Los Lagos Golf Course & Putter's Grill4.53.8 mi
- Tierra Santa Golf Course4.411.1 mi
- Champion Lakes Golf Course4.48 mi
- Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club4.27.2 mi
- La Plaza4.66.2 mi
- Pulga de Álamo4.52.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.44.8 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.65.2 mi
- Burlington4.25.2 mi
- Valley International Airport4.529.9 mi
- McAllen International Airport4.46.7 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa4.215.5 mi
- Airport MFE4.66.6 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 green space for recreation.
Major regional religious and cultural anchor.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.