The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75482 sells for about $256,256, or $186 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,714 a month.
ZIP 75482 — Sulphur Springs
The housing market in 75482 is currently stable, characterized by a median home price of approximately $256,256 and a moderate supply of inventory. Market activity is driven by local demand within the Sulphur Springs micro-area, with limited year-over-year price appreciation. Some figures, such as specific tax history, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural-to-suburban lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to the DFW metroplex, while still maintaining access to essential regional services.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 75482, Hopkins County TX
Crime rates in the Sulphur Springs area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural East Texas, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is primarily served by the Sulphur Springs Independent School District, which maintains a standard accountability rating within the region.
The region is subject to standard North Texas weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the Sulphur Springs micro-area, with a mix of manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural support services serving as the primary employment base.
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 residents utilizing I-30 as the main corridor for travel toward regional employment hubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
The area features access to Cooper Lake State Park for water-based recreation, local municipal parks in Sulphur Springs, and various community-focused sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, with a mix of single-family homes and multi-family units; vacancy rates remain stable due to the area's role as a regional service hub.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and regional retail, with Sulphur Springs serving as the primary commercial hub for Hopkins County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-30 providing the primary east-west transit artery for the region.
Development is focused on incremental residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance within the Sulphur Springs city limits and surrounding unincorporated areas.
The Hopkins County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Sulphur Springs ISD and local hospital district levies.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 75482.
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.
- Neon Moon Restaurant and Social Club4.319.5 mi
- San Remo Italian Restaurant4.62.7 mi
- Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit4.78.3 mi
- Coleman Park4.63.7 mi
- Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit4.612.3 mi
- Bright Star Cinemas4.44.3 mi
- Southwest Dairy Museum4.62.7 mi
- Northeast Texas Children's Museum4.616 mi
- Southwest Dairy Museum4.62.7 mi
- Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit4.78.3 mi
- Coleman Park4.63.7 mi
- Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit4.612.3 mi
- Buford Park4.52.7 mi
- Pacific Park4.33.2 mi
- Sulphur Springs Country Club4.55.2 mi
- DG Market3.94 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, and camping.
The historic center of the area featuring local retail and dining establishments.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.