The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78596 sells for about $215,000, or $144 per square foot.
Prices are down 10.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 71 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 78596 — Weslaco
The 78596 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year decline in median prices and a slower sales pace. While inventory remains available, the market is shifting toward a more balanced environment for buyers, driven by broader regional economic trends in the Rio Grande Valley.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking an affordable, close-knit community with convenient access to the broader Rio Grande Valley employment corridor.
Median prices moved down 10.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.08% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.0% · poverty 23.2% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78596, Hidalgo County TX
The area is served by the Weslaco Independent School District, which provides a range of public educational options for the local community.
The region is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and wind events; property insurance remains a critical consideration for local homeowners.
The area benefits from its strategic position near major thoroughfares connecting to McAllen and other Rio Grande Valley hubs, supporting steady residential and commercial interest.
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 have seamless access to major thoroughfares providing connectivity to the employment centers of McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville.
The ZIP features local parks, diverse dining options, and shopping centers, with proximity to broader regional recreational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and accessible entry points, with a significant portion of the housing stock occupied by renters.
The local economy is anchored by its position within the Rio Grande Valley, with a mix of retail, services, and regional trade industries.
Development is focused on maintaining the area's residential character while leveraging its connectivity to regional highway infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Weslaco ISD and Hidalgo County taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure typical of South Texas.
Data aggregated from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market reports.
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 McAllen4.316.6 mi
- Helium Trampoline Park4.416.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.317.2 mi
- Aqua Planet Waterpark3.313.6 mi
- Pharr Aquatic Center4.212 mi
- Bert Ogden Arena4.513.4 mi
- Payne Arena4.415.8 mi
- McAllen Convention Center4.717.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.113.9 mi
- Topgolf Pharr4.513.7 mi
- Basilica Of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle - National Shrine4.911.1 mi
- Wes-Mer Drive-In Theatre4.73.1 mi
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge4.79.7 mi
- Estero Llano Grande State Park4.82.2 mi
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum4.710.8 mi
- Reynosa Cultural Park4.318.3 mi
- Gelman Stained Glass Museum4.710.8 mi
- International Museum of Art & Science4.416.6 mi
- Kreative Grounds Café4.915.5 mi
- Museum of South Texas History4.815.5 mi
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge4.79.7 mi
- Estero Llano Grande State Park4.82.2 mi
- Mayor Pablo Peña Park4.42 mi
- Victoria Palms Resort - Donna, TX4.33.4 mi
- San Juan Municipal Park4.311.2 mi
- Tierra Santa Golf Course4.41.7 mi
- Tierra Del Sol Golf Course3.811.8 mi
- Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets4.66.7 mi
- Pulga de Álamo4.59.5 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.32.5 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.54.3 mi
- Mercadome Flea Market and Alamo Dance Hall4.39.5 mi
- Valley International Airport4.521.3 mi
- McAllen International Airport4.415.6 mi
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Reynosa4.217 mi
- Airport MFE4.615.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various community parks providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.