The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78585 sells for about $175,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 78585 — Salineno
The housing market in 78585 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price adjustments. Demand is driven by local workforce needs, while the overall market reflects the broader economic conditions of the South Texas region.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing options in a rural-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.4% · poverty 38.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 4.8%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78585, Starr County TX
The area is subject to regional wind and flood risks common to the South Texas plains; insurance premiums are sensitive to these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by regional agricultural and logistics sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development reported within the ZIP.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting to regional employment hubs in the Rio Grande Valley, with limited public transit options available.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to regional outdoor spaces, with basic retail and dining services available within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, public sector employment, and regional trade services.
Transportation is dominated by highway access; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
The Starr County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on agricultural and residential valuations.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide special district levies.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional windstorm and flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78585 profile.
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.
Primary public green space serving the local residential population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.