The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78736 sells for about $980,042, or $320 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,830 a month.
ZIP 78736 — Austin
The 78736 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with home values down 4.6% year-over-year. High interest rates and a moderate inventory of 84 active listings are contributing to a slower sales pace, though the area remains attractive for buyers seeking larger lots and hill country character.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and those seeking a blend of suburban convenience and rural seclusion, offering larger lot sizes and a quieter atmosphere than the urban core.
Median prices moved down 4.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 6.2% · poverty 8.1% — a stable, low-distress 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 4.1%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78736, Travis County TX
Crime in the 78736 area is generally considered low compared to the broader Austin metropolitan region, with the area's secluded, low-density nature contributing to a sense of safety.
Schools serving the area are part of the Austin Independent School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings across its campuses.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk due to its significant acreage of open land and trees, and residents are advised to maintain defensible space around properties.
Development momentum is characterized by a mix of established residential neighborhoods and large, undeveloped tracts, with proximity to major employment hubs in Southwest Austin driving 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 primarily rely on Highway 71 and US-290 for access to downtown Austin and the surrounding employment corridors, with commute times averaging approximately 25 minutes.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Barton Creek Greenbelt, various local parks, and scenic hill country landscapes.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family home leases, with average asking rents around $2,632 and moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Austin tech and professional services sector, with many residents commuting to major employers in the city.
The area is served by major highway corridors including Highway 71 and US-290, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion, with limited large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Travis Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax laws.
Parcels are primarily served by the Austin Independent School District and standard municipal utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk factors common to the Texas Hill Country.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 78736.
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.
- Cidercade Austin4.412.4 mi
- Austin Aquarium416.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Austin4.516.5 mi
- Pinballz Lake Creek4.717.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Austin4.215.5 mi
- Moody Center4.413.1 mi
- The Oasis On Lake Travis4.211.5 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.510.3 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.511 mi
- Topgolf Austin4.417.1 mi
- Texas Capitol4.712.5 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.810.5 mi
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters4.510.3 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar4.511 mi
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4.76.4 mi
- Texas Capitol4.712.5 mi
- Palmer Events Center4.511.7 mi
- Bullock Texas State History Museum4.712.6 mi
- Thinkery4.614.9 mi
- Blanton Museum of Art4.712.7 mi
- Zilker Metropolitan Park4.810.5 mi
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4.76.4 mi
- Pease District Park4.811.9 mi
- Zilker Botanical Garden4.610.6 mi
- Emma Long Metropolitan Park4.68.2 mi
- Texas Rowing Center4.610.8 mi
- Lakeway Marina4.78.7 mi
- Paradise Cove Marina411.9 mi
- Highland Lakes Marina3.913.4 mi
- Riviera Marina4.712.9 mi
- Falconhead Golf Club3.74.8 mi
- Barton Creek Country Club4.65.9 mi
- Butler Pitch & Putt4.511.5 mi
- Lions Municipal Golf Course4.310.6 mi
- River Place Country Club4.39.6 mi
- Barton Creek Square4.48.4 mi
- H-E-B4.411.6 mi
- H-E-B4.510.5 mi
- Fiesta Mart #644.211.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.17.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive hiking and biking trails serving the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.