The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79316 sells for about $163,402, or $99 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $818 a month.
ZIP 79316 — Brownfield
The housing market in 79316 remains affordable with a median sale price significantly lower than the national average. Market activity is driven by local demand for single-family homes, with limited inventory and stable year-over-year price growth. The area serves as a quiet, agricultural-focused community with minimal new development pressure.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking affordable, small-town living with proximity to agricultural employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 5.0% · poverty 20.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 79316, Terry County TX
The area is served by the Brownfield Independent School District, which operates local primary and middle school facilities.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and related industries, with limited large-scale commercial development reported.
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 personal vehicles for commuting, with US Highway 380 and US Highway 82 serving as the primary regional transit corridors.
Local amenities include community parks and basic retail services located within the city of Brownfield.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and lower-cost housing options, with a significant portion of rentals consisting of single-family homes.
The economy is heavily influenced by the agricultural sector, including farming and related support services in Terry County.
The area is connected to the broader region via US Highway 380 and US Highway 82, facilitating road-based travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Terry County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to taxation by the Brownfield Independent School District and Terry County.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and Point2Homes demographic 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.
- Coleman Park4.32.7 mi
- Coleman Park4.32.7 mi
- DG Market3.93.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.