The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78941 sells for about $425,000, or $215 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78941 — Flatonia
The Flatonia housing market remains stable, characterized by a steady demand for rural residential properties and land. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's strategic location along the I-10 corridor and limited inventory.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with convenient access to the I-10 corridor, as well as investors looking for land-heavy residential properties.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 11.1%/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 8.7%/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 78941, Fayette County TX
Crime in Flatonia is generally low, consistent with rural Fayette County trends, and remains significantly lower than the Texas state average.
The area is served by the Flatonia Independent School District, which is recognized for its small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard property insurance coverage widely available but subject to regional premium adjustments.
Economic momentum is driven by its strategic location along the Interstate 10 corridor, supporting local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional logistics.
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).
Flatonia serves as a rural hub with residents primarily commuting via Interstate 10 to employment centers in Schulenburg, La Grange, or the greater Austin/San Antonio metro areas.
Local amenities include Flatonia's historic downtown district, nearby parks, and easy access to regional outdoor activities in the rolling hills of Fayette County.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers and commuters, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, regional logistics, and small-business services, with significant employment ties to the I-10 corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with Interstate 10 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the highway frontage.
The Fayette County Appraisal District manages property assessments with a focus on market-value parity across rural and residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Flatonia ISD and Fayette County taxing jurisdictions, with no major MUDs reported.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind-hazard assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78941 profile.
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.
Features preserved architecture and local heritage sites.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.