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Palo Pinto, TX

Palo Pinto, TX.

Population: 879 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Palo Pinto, TX is $376,989 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 67 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 cold wave, 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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$376,989

Typical home value

-1.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$376,989
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2025)
$391,953
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
$360,000
Median list price
$465,000
Median price per sqft
$211
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$858/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$908/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,129/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,563/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,887/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.4 : 1
Schools include
PALO PINTO 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, hail, strong wind, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.5%
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)

Annual precipitation
34.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
272
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
574

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Flying U Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
MEDICAL CITY WEATHERFORD, FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
+252 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
32.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,489
Households with broadband internet
35.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,564
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
22

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

How it compares

Palo PintoState medianUS median
Typical home value$376,989$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$360,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,489$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 Palo Pinto, TX?
$376,989.
What is the median sale price in Palo Pinto, TX?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Palo Pinto, TX?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Palo Pinto, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,129/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Palo Pinto, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, strong wind, wildfire.
Is Palo Pinto, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Palo Pinto, TX. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Palo Pinto, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Palo Pinto, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Palo Pinto, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Palo Pinto, TX?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Palo Pinto, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Palo Pinto, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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