The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78022 sells for about $215,000, or $149 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78022 — George West
The housing market in 78022 remains stable with a median price of $215,000, reflecting a slow-growth, rural-focused environment. Inventory is limited, and sales volume is low, which keeps the market balanced despite a slight year-over-year price decline. Demand is primarily driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural land.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle, as well as investors interested in land-heavy residential properties.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 14.2% — 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 5.3%/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 4.0%/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 78022, Live Oak County TX
Crime rates in George West are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the George West Independent School District, which maintains a stable reputation for its small-town educational environment.
The region is subject to periodic drought conditions and potential wind damage from Gulf Coast storm systems, necessitating standard property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is largely driven by the energy sector and regional agriculture, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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 car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-59 and US-281 toward regional employment hubs like Corpus Christi.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities, including proximity to Lake Corpus Christi for fishing and boating, alongside local parks and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and public sector employment within the county seat.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the US-59 and US-281 corridors; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and rural land subdivision rather than large-scale master-planned communities.
The Live Oak County Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals for residential and agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to George West ISD taxes and potential special assessments for local utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with standard coverage widely available but subject to market-wide rate adjustments.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure process, allowing for relatively expedited proceedings following proper notice.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice to buyers, detailing the condition of the property and known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 78022.
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.
Major regional destination for camping, fishing, and water sports.
Community park providing local sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.