The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78061 sells for about $209,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78061 — Pearsall
The 78061 housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by local demand and limited inventory. While sales volume is low, the market is balanced by a lack of new construction, keeping prices steady for entry-level buyers.
This area is best suited for families and workers in the energy or agricultural sectors who prioritize affordability and proximity to regional employment hubs over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.4 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 6.8% · poverty 21.5% — a mixed stability 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 6.9%/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 5.5%/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 78061, Frio County TX
Crime rates in Pearsall are generally consistent with rural South Texas trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools in the Pearsall Independent School District serve the area, with performance metrics generally reflecting regional averages for rural Texas districts.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including heat and occasional severe weather; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agriculture, energy sector activity in the Eagle Ford Shale, and proximity to San Antonio infrastructure.
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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with I-35 serving as the primary corridor for travel toward San Antonio.
Local recreation includes municipal parks in Pearsall and access to regional hunting and outdoor activities common in Frio County.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from energy-sector workers and local families, with limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is anchored by the energy sector, specifically oil and gas production, alongside traditional agricultural operations.
Transportation is dominated by I-35, which provides the primary link to San Antonio and Laredo.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential expansion and commercial support for the energy industry.
The Frio County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to Pearsall ISD and Frio County hospital district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles common to South Texas.
Net domestic migration to Texas remains positive, with rural areas seeing modest growth from urban centers.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively short timelines for lender recovery.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Primary municipal green space for community events and recreation.
Central historic anchor for the city of Pearsall.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.