The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79713 sells for about $125,000, or $103 per square foot.
HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,781 a month.
ZIP 79713 — Ackerly
The market in 79713 is static, driven by its remote, rural nature rather than typical housing-market appreciation cycles. Low inventory and limited transaction volume result in an absence of traditional market competition. Buyers here are typically seeking land or specific agricultural and energy-adjacent housing rather than suburban amenities.
This area best fits long-term residents, those working in the energy or agricultural industries, or individuals seeking absolute rural isolation.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Awaiting this reading — not graded.
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 4.0% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 79713, Martin County TX
As a rural, low-density area, 79713 does not report localized crime trends comparable to urban centers; it is characterized by the general safety posture of rural West Texas.
The area is served by Sands CISD, which covers a vast rural geography; school-quality ratings are limited due to the small, consolidated nature of the district.
FEMA risk indices for the county identify drought, cold waves, and hail as primary concerns, with wildfire risk to homes rated higher than 75% of U.S. counties.
Development is minimal and largely centered on local agricultural needs and energy infrastructure, such as the Ackerly Wind Farm.
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 generally drive to regional employment hubs like Midland or Odessa, which requires a significant commute over rural highways.
There are limited localized amenities; residents rely on proximity to open rural spaces, with shopping and dining found in larger hubs like Lamesa or Midland.
There is a negligible rental market depth in this rural area.
The local economy is dominated by the energy sector, specifically oil and gas, and agriculture.
Transportation is primarily via rural highway corridors with no public transit infrastructure.
The development pipeline is limited to infrastructure maintenance and energy-related projects.
The area is served by Martin County and Sands CISD jurisdictions.
The area is highly sensitive to wind and hail coverage due to West Texas weather patterns.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.