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Roma, TX — ZIP 78584

Population: 18,464 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78584 (Roma, TX) is $81,400. Homes sell for a median $177,500 after a median 41 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$81,400

Median home value

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$81,400
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$177,500
Median list price
$237,450
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
+86.8%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
90.3%
Active listings
28
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$771/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,471/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
Schools include
ROMA H S, ROMA MIDDLE, FLORENCE J SCOTT EL, RT BARRERA EL, EMMA VERA EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
87.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
22.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,890

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Rio Grande City Municipal Airport (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, STARR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-171 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
12.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,051
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,049
Average weekly wage
$569
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78584State medianUS median
Median sale price$177,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,051$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 78584?
$81,400.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78584?
$177,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78584?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78584?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78584?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 78584 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78584?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78584?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78584?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78584?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78584 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78584?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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