The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78834 sells for about $175,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 78834 — Carrizo Springs
The housing market in 78834 remains stable, characterized by a mix of affordable single-family homes and rural acreage. Market activity is largely driven by local industry needs and long-term residents, with limited inventory keeping price fluctuations minimal. Current conditions reflect a balanced market where supply meets steady, localized demand.
This area is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, as well as workers in the regional energy and agricultural industries.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability 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 3.8%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78834, Dimmit County TX
Crime rates in Carrizo Springs are generally consistent with rural South Texas trends, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Carrizo Springs Consolidated Independent School District, which provides standard public education for the region.
The area is subject to typical South Texas climate risks, including potential for extreme heat and occasional drought conditions.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the energy sector and regional agriculture, with development momentum tied to industry activity.
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 residents relying on local highways for access to employment centers within the county.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and access to regional hunting and fishing opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, often driven by transient workers in the energy sector, with limited new multi-family inventory.
The economy is anchored by the oil and gas industry, agriculture, and local government services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along major state highways connecting to the broader South Texas region.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential and commercial projects supporting the local population.
The Dimmit Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments; specific MUD/PID districts are not prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in South Texas.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure process with relatively short notice periods.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 78834.
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.
Local green space for community recreation.
Community resource and information center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.