The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76547 sells for about $265,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 76547 — Killeen
The 76547 housing market remains stable, supported by consistent demand from military personnel and affordable price points relative to the broader Texas market. While inventory levels have increased, the market continues to see steady sales activity and modest year-over-year price appreciation.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, first-time homebuyers, and investors seeking affordable entry points into the Central Texas housing market.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 12.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76547, Bell County TX
Crime rates in the Killeen area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving this area are part of the Killeen Independent School District, which maintains a diverse student population and varying performance ratings across its campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near drainage basins.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the proximity of Fort Cavazos, which serves as the primary anchor for local employment and housing demand.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access provided by US Highway 190 and Interstate 14 connecting to the broader Central Texas region.
The area features access to local community parks, neighborhood sports fields, and is within a short drive of Stillhouse Hollow Lake for water-based recreation.
The rental market is robust due to the high volume of military personnel and transient residents, leading to consistent demand and moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is dominated by the defense sector, with Fort Cavazos serving as the largest employer and primary economic driver for the region.
The area is served by a network of state highways and is primarily car-dependent, with limited public transit options available.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the western and southern fringes of the city to accommodate population growth.
The Bell County Appraisal District conducts annual property valuations to determine tax assessments for all residential and commercial parcels.
Parcels are subject to Killeen ISD taxes and may fall within specific municipal utility districts or emergency services districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including hail and wind damage common in Central Texas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 76547 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.32.1 mi
- Summer Fun Water Park4.416.6 mi
- Cinergy Copperas Cove4.69.1 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese40.7 mi
- Luv 2 Play Killeen4.41.2 mi
- Bell County Expo Center4.514.9 mi
- Spare Time Texas Temple4.519.4 mi
- Phantom Warrior Stadium4.45.8 mi
- Schoepf's Bbq4.215.8 mi
- Killeen Civic and Conference Center4.60.2 mi
- Chalk Ridge Falls Park4.612.3 mi
- Cinemark Harker Heights4.43.4 mi
- Lions Club Park4.51.1 mi
- Dana Peak Park4.67.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.32.1 mi
- Bell County Museum4.715.5 mi
- Salado Glassworks4.814.7 mi
- Kingpin Tattoo4.63.2 mi
- Chalk Ridge Falls Park4.612.3 mi
- RV Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area4.310.3 mi
- Lions Club Park4.51.1 mi
- Dana Peak Park4.67.8 mi
- Cooper Field4.55.5 mi
- Frank's Marina- Lake Belton4.314.1 mi
- North Point Marina4.716.9 mi
- The Courses of Clear Creek4.36.9 mi
- Hills of Cove Golf Course410 mi
- Killeen Mall3.90.8 mi
- AAFES Main Exchange px4.55.6 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.21 mi
- Kohl's4.30.4 mi
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply4.51.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and swimming.
Public facility providing fitness and community event spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.