The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78642 sells for about $574,900, or $261 per square foot.
Prices are up +28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,658 a month.
ZIP 78642 — Liberty Hill
The Liberty Hill housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with median sale prices rising sharply year-over-year. This growth is driven by strong demand for suburban housing within the Greater Austin metropolitan area. Inventory levels remain active as the region continues to attract families and new residents.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban living with proximity to the Austin metro area, supported by a growing school district.
Median prices moved up 28.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 3.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 78642, Williamson County TX
The area is served by the Liberty Hill Independent School District, which is a primary driver for family-oriented growth in the region.
The region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with exposure to typical Central Texas weather patterns including heat and potential storm events.
Liberty Hill is experiencing rapid residential expansion as part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area, driven by suburban development and infrastructure growth.
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 commute toward the Austin employment core via regional highway corridors.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor recreational spaces typical of the Texas Hill Country landscape.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Austin metropolitan labor market, with significant growth in residential construction and services.
Transportation is primarily reliant on private vehicle use via major highway corridors connecting to the Austin metro area.
The area is seeing significant residential development and master-planned community expansion.
Parcels are subject to Liberty Hill ISD and various local utility and municipal service districts.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and UnitedStatesZipCodes.org
- Austin Aquarium417.9 mi
- Pinballz Lake Creek4.717.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.816.8 mi
- Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark4.216.3 mi
- Lake Travis Zipline Adventures517.3 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.219.1 mi
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park4.511.6 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline4.416 mi
- Austin Aquarium417.9 mi
- Pinballz Lake Creek4.717.3 mi
- Cinemark Cedar Park4.412.4 mi
- Cedar Breaks Park4.611.9 mi
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge4.611.6 mi
- Robin Bledsoe Park4.68.7 mi
- St Margaret Mary Catholic Church4.811.4 mi
- Austin Aquarium417.9 mi
- Downtown Round Rock4.719.3 mi
- Ismaili Jamatkhana - Austin4.815.5 mi
- Williamson County Courthouse4.515.7 mi
- Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center4.716.5 mi
- Lakewood Park4.810.9 mi
- Cedar Breaks Park4.611.9 mi
- Garey Park4.210.5 mi
- Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge4.611.6 mi
- Robin Bledsoe Park4.68.7 mi
- Paradise Cove Marina417.4 mi
- Highland Lakes Marina3.916.2 mi
- Riviera Marina4.717.3 mi
- Austin Yacht Club4.817.6 mi
- Austin's Boat Tours-Party Boats4.916.9 mi
- Cowan Creek Golf Club4.412 mi
- White Wing Golf Club4.313 mi
- Nordstrom Rack4.112 mi
- Marshalls4.212 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.112.7 mi
- Texas Pumpkin Fest4.89.4 mi
- Randalls4.310.2 mi
- Killeen Regional Airport427.5 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 green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.