The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79201 sells for about $145,000, or $58 per square foot.
Prices are up +79.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,128 a month.
ZIP 79201 — Childress
The housing market in 79201 is characterized by low inventory and moderate turnover, with a median sale price of $145,000. While year-over-year price volatility appears high due to the small sample size of closed sales, the market remains a stable, affordable option for local buyers. Demand is steady, though limited by the rural nature of the region.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for local residents and those seeking a rural West Texas lifestyle, offering an affordable entry point for buyers compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 79.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 79201, Childress County 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 area features local amenities such as the Childress Country Club, which provides golf, tennis, and swimming facilities.
The rental market is characterized by very limited supply, with minimal active rental listings available.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, ranching, and regional services typical of the West Texas plains.
The area is served by US Highway 83 and US Highway 287, which act as the primary corridors for regional transit and commerce.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
Provides golf, tennis, and swimming facilities for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.