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Gladewater, TX

Gladewater, TX.

Population: 13,299 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Gladewater, TX is $214,174 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,250 after a median 66 days on market. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, 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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$214,174

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$214,174
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+23.8%
10-year appreciation
+66.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$216,669
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
$199,250
Median list price
$209,900
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
-26.2%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
95
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,034/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,041/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,232/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,611/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,712/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
10
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
GLADEWATER ISD, SABINE ISD, UNION GROVE ISD
Schools include
GLADEWATER PRI, GLADEWATER H S, GLADEWATER MIDDLE, WELDON EL, SABINE H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Garland Creosoting (15 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
47.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
316
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,431
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,521

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Gladewater Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
+328 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
25.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,944
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
54.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
68,106
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
194

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

How it compares

GladewaterState medianUS median
Typical home value$214,174$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$199,250$285,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,944$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 Gladewater, TX?
$214,174.
What is the median sale price in Gladewater, TX?
$199,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Gladewater, TX?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Gladewater, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,232/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gladewater, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
Is Gladewater, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Gladewater, TX. 8 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 Gladewater, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gladewater, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gladewater, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gladewater, TX?
10 schools (3 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Gladewater, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gladewater, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gladewater, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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