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Rio Frio 78879

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$399K
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.120
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$399K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,676 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.1
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2014
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.13%

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.81%
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.80%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.8%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.9 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70K
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.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Rio Frio 78879 compares

By median home value, Rio Frio 78879 is the 1st most expensive of 3 ZIP codes in Real County, and its typical home is worth more than 69% of all homes in Real County.

Home values in Rio Frio 78879

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$167K$1.1M
ZIP codes in Real County ranked by median home value
#Real CountyMedian valueHomes
1Rio Frio 78879$399K120
2Leakey 78873$360K1,170
3Camp Wood 78833$133K664

About the Rio Frio 78879 market

How many homes are there in Rio Frio 78879, TX?

Rio Frio 78879, TX contains 120 residential properties, with a median of 1,676 square feet, 1 bedrooms, built around 2014. The median TopHap Estimate is $399K.

How does Rio Frio 78879, TX compare to the rest of Real County?

By median home value, Rio Frio 78879, TX is the 1st most expensive of 3 ZIP codes in Real County. Its typical home is worth more than 69% of all homes in Real County. Leakey 78873 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Rio Frio 78879, TX?

80% of homes in Rio Frio 78879, TX are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Rio Frio 78879, TX hold?

81% of mortgaged homes in Rio Frio 78879, 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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