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Lyford, TX — ZIP 78569

Population: 4,342 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78569 (Lyford, TX) is $172,044 — up 15.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,250 after a median 53 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$172,044

Typical home value

+15.8%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$172,044
1-year appreciation
+15.8%
3-year appreciation
-4.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2022)
$218,695
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$245,250
Median list price
$449,995
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-7.3%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$771/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$775/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,398/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,461/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.1 : 1
Schools include
LYFORD H S, LYFORD MIDDLE, LYFORD EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
69
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.0°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,441
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,808

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Padre Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Flying W Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER- BROWNSVILLE, VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
23.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,281
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
46.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,917
Average weekly wage
$860
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
43

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 78569State medianUS median
Typical home value$172,044$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$245,250$285,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,281$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 78569?
$172,044.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78569?
$245,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78569?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78569?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78569?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is ZIP 78569 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78569. 69 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78569?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78569?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78569?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78569?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78569 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78569?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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