The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76596 sells for about $274,900, or $130 per square foot.
Prices are down 7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 69 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,336 a month.
ZIP 76596
The housing market in 76596 is currently experiencing a typical pace of activity, with a median sale price of $274,900 and a months-of-supply figure of 5.1. Market conditions are stable, driven by steady demand from the regional military-connected population and moderate inventory levels. Note that some specific metrics, such as precise year-over-year price change for this exact ZIP, were not available and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for military-connected families, commuters seeking more affordable housing options, and those looking for a suburban-to-rural transition within the Killeen-Temple metro area.
Median prices moved down 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 69 days on market with 5.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76596, Coryell County TX
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data is typically reported at the city or county level.
Schools serving the area are part of the Gatesville and Killeen independent school districts, with performance ratings varying by specific campus.
The area is subject to standard Central Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the Killeen-Temple metropolitan area and proximity to military installations, with recent residential permit activity indicating steady investment.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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). 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) — 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…
Commute times are generally moderate, with residents relying on regional highway corridors for access to employment hubs in Killeen and the broader Fort Hood area.
The area offers access to local parks and outdoor recreation typical of the Coryell County landscape, with proximity to regional lakes and community facilities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the military-connected population, with vacancy rates remaining stable.
The economy is heavily influenced by the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan area, with a strong focus on military support services, government, and regional retail.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, utilizing regional highway networks to connect to the broader Killeen-Temple employment core.
Development is focused on single-family residential expansion, with ongoing infrastructure maintenance to support population growth.
The Coryell County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school districts and potential utility or emergency service districts.
Property insurance markets in Central Texas are sensitive to regional weather patterns, with premiums reflecting the risk of wind and hail damage.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates for ZCTA 76596.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.