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Lorenzo, TX — ZIP 79343

Population: 1,233 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 79343 (Lorenzo, TX) is $104,209 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,950 after a median 45 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$104,209

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$104,209
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
-3.2%
10-year appreciation
+14.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2021)
$108,875
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
$199,950
Median list price
$150,000
Median price per sqft
$82
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$893/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,241/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,718/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,053/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
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.4 : 1
Schools include
LORENZO ISD

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
5.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,063
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,875

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Everitt Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, GRACE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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)
-9 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
58.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,647
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
662
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Professional Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 79343State medianUS median
Typical home value$104,209$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$199,950$285,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,647$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 79343?
$104,209.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 79343?
$199,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 79343?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 79343?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,241/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 79343?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 79343?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 79343?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 79343?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 79343?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 79343 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 79343?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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