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Austin, TX — ZIP 78724

Population: 31,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 78724 (Austin, TX) is $312,704 — down 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $376,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,639/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$312,704

Median home value

-6.4%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$312,704
1-year appreciation
-6.4%
3-year appreciation
-18.4%
5-year appreciation
-17.1%
10-year appreciation
+57.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$445,634
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
$376,000
Median list price
$335,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
55
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
113
1-year forecast
-1.9%
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,639/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,817/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,292/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,689/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
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCHOOL, MONTESSORI FOR ALL
Schools include
KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS, KIPP ALEGRIA PRI, AUSTIN DISCOVERY SCH, MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI FOR ALL, JORDAN EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 68% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
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
72.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
159
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
72,154
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
57,688

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (22 mi)
National parks include
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Bud Dryden Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
31
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER, DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+323 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
4.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,952
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
794,196
Average weekly wage
$2,001
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
15,059

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

How it compares

ZIP 78724State medianUS median
Median home value$312,704$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$376,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,639/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,952$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 78724?
$312,704.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78724?
$376,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78724?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78724?
Typical rent: $1,639/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78724?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, tornado, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 78724 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78724?
Risk to homes is higher than 68% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78724?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78724?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78724?
13 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 78724 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 78724?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78724?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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