The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79022 sells for about $265,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $1,150 a month.
ZIP 79022 — Dalhart
The housing market in 79022 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady local demand. The market is characterized by affordability compared to state averages, with most activity centered on single-family homes for local residents.
This ZIP is best suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living and strong community ties.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.8 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 3.8% · poverty 11.4% — 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 7.6%/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 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79022, Texas
Crime rates in Dalhart are generally low and consistent with rural Texas Panhandle trends, remaining well below national averages for violent and property crime.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Dalhart ISD, which is generally regarded as providing stable, community-focused education for the region.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional hail, typical of the High Plains climate; flood risk is generally low outside of specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture, food processing, and regional logistics, with steady but modest development focused on supporting the local workforce.
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).
Commutes are short and primarily car-dependent, with most residents living and working within the immediate Dalhart area.
Local amenities include Rita Blanca Lake and Park, which offer fishing and outdoor space, alongside local community sports facilities and small-town shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand from local workers, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, livestock production, and regional food processing facilities, providing a stable employment base.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and commercial support for the agricultural sector.
Parcels are subject to Dalhart ISD and local county tax jurisdictions.
Insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common to the Texas Panhandle.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US 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.
- Dust Bowl Bar and Grill4.510.4 mi
- XIT Museum4.711.1 mi
- Dalhart Bowl4.610.4 mi
- XIT Museum4.711.1 mi
- DG Market3.611.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary local outdoor recreation area for fishing and picnics.
Local golf course serving the community.
Highlights the history of the XIT Ranch and regional heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.