The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78590 sells for about $138,914, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 78590 — San Perlita
The housing market in 78590 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing consistent with its rural location. Market activity remains slow with minimal turnover, reflecting a lack of new development and a steady, long-term resident base.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and local agricultural workers who prioritize affordability over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 22.1% — 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 4.6%/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 78590, Willacy County TX
Crime rates in the San Perlita area are generally lower than the regional average for Cameron County, though rural isolation can impact response times.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the San Perlita Independent School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to wind and flood risks associated with its proximity to the Gulf Coast, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional agricultural activity and proximity to the broader Rio Grande Valley industrial corridor.
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 employment hubs in Raymondville or Harlingen via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Laguna Madre and local wildlife management areas.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, ranching, and regional logistics support for the Rio Grande Valley.
Transportation is limited to regional highway access; no public transit infrastructure serves this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Willacy County Appraisal District manages assessments for all parcels within this jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to San Perlita ISD taxes and regional water district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal windstorm exposure and regional flood risk profiles.
Net domestic migration in the region is stable, with modest growth driven by regional employment shifts.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard notice period for homeowners.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) property disclosure form.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78590 profile.
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.
- Veterans Park4.49.5 mi
- Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum4.720 mi
- Iwo Jima Museum Gift Shop4.719.5 mi
- Veterans Park4.49.5 mi
- Smiley Face Park4.29.4 mi
- Port Mansfield Marina4.513.5 mi
- Port Mansfield Harbor4.613.5 mi
- Valley International Airport4.519.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking and birdwatching opportunities nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.