The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76875 sells for about $200,000, or $106 per square foot.
Prices are up +21% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 76 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 76875 — Knox City
The San Saba housing market is characterized by low inventory and a modest pace of sales, with prices showing growth over the last year. The market is driven by local demand and rural property interest rather than rapid urban expansion. Current conditions remain stable with limited new development activity.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families looking for a small-town environment away from major metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 21.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 76 days on market with 10.7 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76877, San Saba County TX
The area is served by the San Saba Independent School District, which provides public education for the local community.
The region is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with exposure to typical Texas weather risks including heat and occasional severe storms.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-town commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
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).
The area is rural, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for travel; it is located approximately 105 miles from Austin and 141 miles from San Antonio.
Local amenities include access to the San Saba River, local parks, and small-town shopping and dining options within the city.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily serving local residents with modest vacancy pressure.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with US Highway 190 serving as a major corridor through the city.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for the area.
The San Saba County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the San Saba Independent School District and San Saba County.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks typical of the Texas Hill Country.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Ballinger City Park4.59.6 mi
- Ballinger City Park4.59.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A primary natural feature for which the city is named, offering recreational opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.