The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78111 sells for about $181,317, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 121 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $542 a month.
ZIP 78111 — Ecleto
The housing market in ZIP 78111 is characterized by low transaction volume and high affordability relative to urban centers. Market conditions remain stable, driven by local demand in the energy and agricultural sectors with minimal new development activity.
This area is best suited for those seeking rural affordability, including local workers in the energy or agricultural sectors who prefer a quiet, small-town lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 121 days on market with 7.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 16.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 78111, Karnes County TX
The area is primarily rural with an economy historically tied to agriculture and regional energy sector activity.
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 primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in the Eagle Ford Shale region.
Local recreation is limited to rural outdoor activities, with basic shopping and services available in nearby Karnes City and Kenedy.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand largely driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the energy sector, specifically the Eagle Ford Shale, alongside traditional agricultural operations.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles, with access provided by state highways connecting to larger regional corridors.
Development is minimal, with most activity focused on small-scale residential or agricultural improvements.
The Karnes County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and potential special utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to South Texas.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
- Yorktown Memorial Hospital4.615.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local outdoor space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.