The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79035 sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 79035 — Friona
The housing market in 79035 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local employment in the agricultural sector, keeping the market balanced despite limited turnover.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and strong community ties.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.7 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 3.8% · poverty 15.2% — 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 5.4%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79035, Parmer County TX
Crime rates in Friona are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
The area is served by Friona Independent School District, which maintains a stable reputation for its size and community-focused educational programs.
The region faces moderate risks from wind and hail storms common to the Texas Panhandle, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agriculture and food processing, with steady but modest development momentum centered on supporting these core industries.
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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment and major services.
Local amenities include city parks and community facilities that serve as the primary social and recreational hubs for residents.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and families.
The economy is driven by the agricultural sector, specifically cattle feeding and food processing operations.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with major highway access connecting the area to regional trade routes.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial maintenance rather than large-scale expansion.
Parcels are subject to school district and county-level taxation, with no major MUDs or PIDs reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 79035 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.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.