The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76436 sells for about $200,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 76436 — Carlton
The housing market in 76436 is characterized by stable, modest price growth and low inventory levels. Demand remains consistent with local population trends, and the market is currently balanced between buyers and sellers. Limited new construction keeps supply tight, supporting current price levels.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76436, Eastland County TX
Crime rates in the area are generally low and consistent with rural Texas trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools in the area are primarily served by local independent school districts which provide standard public education services.
The area faces typical regional risks including wildfire potential and occasional severe weather events common to North Central Texas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional service industries with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in larger regional centers.
Local recreation includes access to community parks, nearby lakes for fishing and boating, and small-town community events.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers and families.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use with access to major regional highway corridors.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Eastland County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide special district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Net domestic migration to the region remains modest, with a balance of long-term residents and new arrivals.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively short timelines for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a standard property disclosure notice regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 76436.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.