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La Joya 78560

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$182K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$153K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201720182020202120232026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720182020202120232026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720182020202120232026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162018201920212022202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,391
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$153K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,394 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1999
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.92%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.59%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.41%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.19.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,859
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.431 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.74°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How La Joya 78560 compares

By median home value, La Joya 78560 is the 19th most expensive of 28 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County, and its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Hidalgo County.

Home values in La Joya 78560

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$67K$356K
ZIP codes in Hidalgo County ranked by median home value
#Hidalgo CountyMedian valueHomes
1Linn 78563$282K164
2McAllen 78504$266K19,539
3Edinburg 78539$243K10,789
4Edinburg 78541$226K13,162
5Mission 78573$214K12,164
6McAllen 78501$207K17,213
7Edinburg 78542$204K25,275
8McAllen 78503$194K6,944
9Mission 78572$193K27,366
10San Juan 78589$192K12,714
11La Blanca 78558$189K111
12Weslaco 78599$183K9,617
13Alamo 78516$182K11,720
14Mission 78574$180K17,756
15Hidalgo 78557$178K3,921
16Pharr 78577$169K22,391
17Weslaco 78596$162K14,174
18Penitas 78576$156K3,627
19La Joya 78560$153K1,391
20Donna 78537$145K16,342
21Edcouch 78538$140K4,308
22Mercedes 78570$128K10,013
23Elsa 78543$116K2,525
24La Villa 78562$110K490

28 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the La Joya 78560 market

What is the median home price in La Joya 78560, TX?

The median sale price in La Joya 78560, TX is $182,474 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in La Joya 78560, TX each year?

6 homes sold in La Joya 78560, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in La Joya 78560, TX?

La Joya 78560, TX contains 1,391 residential properties, with a median of 1,394 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1999. The median TopHap Estimate is $153K.

How does La Joya 78560, TX compare to the rest of Hidalgo County?

By median home value, La Joya 78560, TX is the 19th most expensive of 28 ZIP codes in Hidalgo County. Its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Hidalgo County. Penitas 78576 ranks just above it and Donna 78537 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in La Joya 78560, TX?

69% of homes in La Joya 78560, TX are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in La Joya 78560, TX hold?

59% of mortgaged homes in La Joya 78560, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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