The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78839 sells for about $128,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are up +23.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 115 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 78839 — Crystal City
The housing market in 78839 has seen significant price appreciation over the last year, driven by low inventory and steady local demand. While sales volume remains modest, the market is showing signs of increased activity compared to previous periods. Buyers are finding a limited selection of single-family homes, keeping the market competitive for available inventory.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing in a small-town, rural Texas environment.
Median prices moved up 23.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 115 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.4% · poverty 28.5% — 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 5.7%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78839, Zavala County TX
Schools in the Crystal City Independent School District generally serve the local population with limited regional performance data available.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including extreme heat and periodic drought conditions.
The local economy is heavily influenced by agriculture and regional government services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 local within Crystal City, with longer drives required for regional employment centers in San Antonio or Eagle Pass.
Local recreation is centered around community parks and proximity to the Nueces River, with basic shopping and dining available along Highway 83.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and regional service industries.
Parcels are subject to Crystal City ISD and Zavala County taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk common to South Texas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78839 profiles.
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.
Local community green space.
Famous local landmark celebrating the city's history as the Spinach Capital of the World.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.