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New Ulm, TX — ZIP 78950

Population: 2,300 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 78950 (New Ulm, TX) is $615,419 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 94 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$615,419

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$615,419
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+6.6%
10-year appreciation
+56.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$659,242
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
$365,000
Median list price
$460,000
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
-56.7%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
86.3%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$812/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$817/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,069/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,787/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
COLUMBUS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL NEW ULM CAMPUS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.1%
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
69.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,305
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,159

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Lionwood Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
8
Hospitals include
BELLVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+170 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
19.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,856
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,915
Average weekly wage
$1,471
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
304

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

How it compares

ZIP 78950State medianUS median
Typical home value$615,419$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$365,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market94 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,856$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 78950?
$615,419.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 78950?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 78950?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 78950?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,069/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 78950?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 78950 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 78950. 5 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 78950?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 78950?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 78950?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 78950?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 78950 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 78950?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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