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Prairie Lea 78661

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$223K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.115
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$223K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,368 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1970
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.62%

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.78%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.56%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.17%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.9 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Prairie Lea 78661 compares

By median home value, Prairie Lea 78661 is the 7th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Caldwell County, and its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Caldwell County.

Home values in Prairie Lea 78661

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$118K$667K
ZIP codes in Caldwell County ranked by median home value
#Caldwell CountyMedian valueHomes
1Dale 78616$360K6,514
2Martindale 78655$337K1,228
3Lockhart 78644$280K9,749
4Fentress 78622$247K175
5Luling 78648$227K3,860
6Maxwell 78656$224K3,791
7Prairie Lea 78661$223K115

About the Prairie Lea 78661 market

How many homes are there in Prairie Lea 78661, TX?

Prairie Lea 78661, TX contains 115 residential properties, with a median of 1,368 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1970. The median TopHap Estimate is $223K.

How does Prairie Lea 78661, TX compare to the rest of Caldwell County?

By median home value, Prairie Lea 78661, TX is the 7th most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Caldwell County. Its typical home is worth more than 32% of all homes in Caldwell County. Maxwell 78656 ranks just above it. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Prairie Lea 78661, TX?

56% of homes in Prairie Lea 78661, TX are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Prairie Lea 78661, TX hold?

78% of mortgaged homes in Prairie Lea 78661, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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