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Zavalla, TX

Zavalla, TX.

Population: 2,539 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zavalla, TX is $184,164 — down 5.4% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,164

Typical home value

-5.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$184,164
1-year appreciation
-5.4%
3-year appreciation
-8.8%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
10-year appreciation
+48.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$208,905
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$319,000
For-sale inventory
30
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$923/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,073/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,464/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,492/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.1 : 1
Schools include
ZAVALLA EL, ZAVALLA H S

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, heat wave, ice storm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone V11
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.7%
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
55.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,554
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,682

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Bufords Field (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Angelina County Airport (LFK) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN, CHI ST LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON, TYLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+124 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
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$756
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
47.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,960
Average weekly wage
$995
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
157

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

How it compares

ZavallaState medianUS median
Typical home value$184,164$260,760$288,527
Median annual property tax$756$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 Zavalla, TX?
$184,164.
What is typical rent in Zavalla, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,073/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zavalla, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, heat wave, ice storm, tornado.
Is Zavalla, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zavalla, TX. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is V11. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Zavalla, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zavalla, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zavalla, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zavalla, TX?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zavalla, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zavalla, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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