The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78842 sells for about $254,950, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.06% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 97 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 78842 — Del Rio
The Del Rio housing market remains relatively stable with a median sale price of approximately $255,000. Market activity shows a consistent inventory level and moderate days on market, reflecting a balanced environment for local buyers.
This area is primarily suited for local families and workers seeking an affordable cost of living with short commute times and access to regional outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 97 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 19.0% — 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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 78842, Del Rio, TX
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).
The average commute to work is approximately 19 minutes, significantly lower than the national average, with most residents relying on personal vehicles.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Rio Grande and Lake Amistad, providing regional access to outdoor recreation and water activities.
The rental market shows a median rent of $1,200 per month, with recent data indicating a downward trajectory in rental pricing.
The local economy is anchored by Laughlin Air Force Base and the Val Verde Regional Medical Center, with a mix of government and healthcare services.
The city lacks a formal public transit system, with residents relying on private vehicle transportation.
The area is served by the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter for Del Rio, TX.
- Devils River State Natural Area4.811.1 mi
- Devils River State Natural Area4.811.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major reservoir offering boating, fishing, and water sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.