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Johnson City, TX — ZIP 78636

Population: 4,134 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78636 (Johnson City, TX) is $602,134 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $438,002 after a median 140 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$602,134

Typical home value

-3.9%

1-year change

140

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$602,134
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-9.2%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$695,778
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
$438,002
Median list price
$369,000
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
140 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
30
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$933/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$938/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,227/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,699/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,767/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
11.5 : 1
Schools include
LYNDON B JOHNSON H S, LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE, LYNDON B JOHNSON EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
36.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (12 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Danz Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Marcos Regional Airport (39 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER, DELL SETON MED CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TX
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
21
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
+240 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,476
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
37.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,482
Average weekly wage
$1,323
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

ZIP 78636State medianUS median
Typical home value$602,134$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$438,002$285,000$325,000
Median days on market140 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,476$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 78636?
$602,134.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78636?
$438,002.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78636?
Median days on market: 140 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78636?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,227/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78636?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 78636?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78636?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78636?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78636?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78636?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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