The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78962 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78962 — Weimar
The Weimar housing market shows steady appreciation and low inventory, driven by demand from buyers seeking rural affordability within commuting distance of major metros. While sales volume remains modest, the market is balanced with stable price growth and consistent interest from local families.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle, retirees looking for affordability, and commuters who prefer a rural setting within reach of major Texas cities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — 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 7.8%/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 7.7%/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 78962, Colorado County TX
Crime rates in the Weimar area remain low and stable, consistent with rural Texas trends and significantly below the national average for urban centers.
The area is served by the Weimar Independent School District, which maintains a reputation for small class sizes and strong community-focused academic support.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural support, small-scale manufacturing, and its strategic location along the I-10 corridor between Houston and San Antonio.
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).
Residents primarily commute via I-10, with travel times to major employment hubs in Columbus or towards the Houston metro area ranging from 30 to 75 minutes.
The area features local parks, historic downtown boutique shopping, and proximity to regional outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family development keeping vacancy rates tight.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and retail services, with many residents commuting to larger regional employment centers.
The area is primarily served by I-10 and US-90, providing essential east-west connectivity; public transit options are limited, necessitating personal vehicle ownership.
Development is focused on modest residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial infrastructure along the highway corridor.
The Colorado County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value updates to reflect regional growth.
Parcels are subject to Weimar ISD taxes, Colorado County levies, and potential special utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns, with premiums reflecting the area's exposure to wind and hail.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Features walking trails, playgrounds, and community event spaces.
Known for boutique shops and local farm-to-table restaurants.
A central community space for local gatherings and memorials.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.