The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76834 sells for about $184,900, or $117 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 76834 — Coleman
The housing market in 76834 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation driven by local demand. Sales volume remains limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. The market is stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, families seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, and budget-conscious buyers looking for affordable, historic single-family homes.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 15.4% — 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 9.0%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 76834, Coleman County TX
Crime rates in Coleman are generally low and consistent with rural West Texas trends, remaining well below the national average for violent and property crime.
The area is served by Coleman ISD, which maintains a stable, community-focused educational environment typical of small rural Texas districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional drought conditions, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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).
Commuting is primarily vehicle-dependent, with straightforward access to local employment hubs via US-84 and US-283; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Residents enjoy access to local parks, the nearby Hords Creek Lake for fishing and boating, and a small selection of local dining and shopping in the historic downtown area.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable single-family housing, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and local government services, with a focus on maintaining small-town economic stability.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with US-84 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of historic commercial structures.
The Coleman County Appraisal District manages property assessments with a focus on market-value parity for rural and residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Coleman ISD and Coleman County tax levies, with no major MUD or PID districts currently impacting the area.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail remains a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 76834 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.
- Coleman City Park4.41.8 mi
- Hords Creek Lake4.48.9 mi
- Coleman City Park4.41.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides fishing, boating, and camping facilities for the community.
Central green space offering playgrounds and picnic areas.
Features local boutiques and traditional dining establishments.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.