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Hallettsville, TX

Hallettsville, TX.

Population: 8,204 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hallettsville, TX is $352,484 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,750 after a median 121 days on market. 5 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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$352,484

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

121

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$352,484
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+68.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$358,814
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
$223,750
Median list price
$292,450
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-3.8%
Median days on market
121 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
93.0%
Active listings
17
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$825/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$913/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,086/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,294/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,815/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
EZZELL ISD, HALLETTSVILLE ISD, VYSEHRAD ISD
Schools include
EZZELL SCHOOL, HALLETTSVILLE EL, HALLETTSVILLE H S, HALLETTSVILLE J H, VYSEHRAD 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, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 54% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.4%
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
38.2 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Hallettsville Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LAVACA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+2 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,990
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
40.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,470
Average weekly wage
$1,004
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

How it compares

HallettsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$352,484$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$223,750$285,000$325,000
Median days on market121 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,990$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 Hallettsville, TX?
$352,484.
What is the median sale price in Hallettsville, TX?
$223,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Hallettsville, TX?
Median days on market: 121 days.
What is typical rent in Hallettsville, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,086/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hallettsville, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Hallettsville, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 54% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hallettsville, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hallettsville, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hallettsville, TX?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Hallettsville, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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