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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the 78542 area can be challenging. Home prices in 78542 are now at a median cost of $141,250, lower than the Texas average of $322,096.
The average cost of rent is $905/mo in 78542, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the 78542 area. In 78542, 24.64% of households rent, and 59.89% of homeowners own their homes outright.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in 78542 is $4,751 per month. Households that rent pay about 19.05% of their income on rent here. 78542’s most expensive areas are in the central regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northern parts of the zip.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
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