The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78024 sells for about $895,000, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 124 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 78024 — Hunt
The Hunt housing market remains stable with high price points driven by limited inventory and strong demand for recreational properties. While sales volume is low, the market is supported by a wealthy demographic and a lack of new construction, keeping prices elevated year-over-year.
This ZIP is ideal for retirees, second-home buyers, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in the Texas Hill Country, rather than daily commuters or urban-focused renters.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 124 days on market with 14.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.8% — 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 8.9%/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 8.9%/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 78024, Kerr County TX
Crime rates in the Hunt area are significantly lower than both the Texas and national averages, with property and violent crime incidents being rare.
The area is served by the Ingram Independent School District, which generally maintains satisfactory academic performance ratings within the state accountability system.
The region faces elevated risks from flash flooding along the Guadalupe River and seasonal wildfire threats, necessitating comprehensive property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by tourism, seasonal hospitality, and ranching, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring in this rural, scenic corridor.
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 typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment hubs in Kerrville or Fredericksburg.
The area is a premier destination for outdoor recreation, featuring extensive access to the Guadalupe River for swimming and fishing, as well as proximity to local parks and scenic Hill Country trails.
The rental market is characterized by a high concentration of short-term vacation rentals due to the area's popularity as a summer retreat, leading to limited long-term housing availability.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, supported by a base of small-scale agriculture and ranching operations.
Transportation is exclusively via private vehicle, with State Highway 39 serving as the primary arterial route connecting the area to Kerrville.
Development is strictly limited by rural zoning and environmental conservation efforts, with no major high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
The Kerr Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, focusing on market-value appraisals that often reflect the high demand for recreational land.
Parcels are subject to Kerr County property taxes and the Ingram Independent School District, with some areas falling under local water control districts.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and historical flood events in the Hill Country region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 78024 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.
- Hill Country Arts Foundation4.614.2 mi
- YO Ranch Headquarters4.917.1 mi
- Hill Country Arts Foundation4.614.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary recreational artery for swimming, tubing, and fishing.
Historic local landmark serving as a community hub and dining spot.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.