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Sulphur Springs, TX

Sulphur Springs, TX.

Population: 26,483 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sulphur Springs, TX is $244,785 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,467/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, 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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$244,785

Typical home value

-3.3%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$244,785
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-12.6%
5-year appreciation
-1.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2022)
$280,968
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
$273,000
Median list price
$249,999
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
172
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
143
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,467/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,607/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,613/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
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
NORTH HOPKINS ISD, SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
Schools include
NORTH HOPKINS EL, NORTH HOPKINS H S, BOWIE PRI, DOUGLASS ECLC, ROWENA JOHNSON PRI

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
34
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
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
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,077
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,411

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (SLR) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cox Field (PRX) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL SULPHUR SPRINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+241 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
29.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,467
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,554
Average weekly wage
$1,106
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

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

How it compares

Sulphur SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$244,785$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$273,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,467/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,467$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 Sulphur Springs, TX?
$244,785.
What is the median sale price in Sulphur Springs, TX?
$273,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sulphur Springs, TX?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Sulphur Springs, TX?
Typical rent: $1,467/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sulphur Springs, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado, cold wave, drought.
Is Sulphur Springs, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sulphur Springs, TX. 34 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 Sulphur Springs, TX?
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 Sulphur Springs, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sulphur Springs, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sulphur Springs, TX?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sulphur Springs, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sulphur Springs, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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