The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79525 sells for about $170,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.03%), a market in balance. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 79525 — Fluvanna
The 79525 housing market remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural-suburban living, with prices remaining significantly more affordable than the national average.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban environment with a lower cost of living while maintaining proximity to the amenities of Abilene.
Median prices moved up 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · 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 4.4%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 79525, Jones County TX
The area is served by the Hawley Independent School District, which is generally characterized as a small, community-focused district with stable performance ratings.
The region faces standard Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms, wind events, and occasional drought conditions.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Abilene metro area, with local employment supported by agriculture, education, and regional services.
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).
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle, with a drive time of approximately 15-20 minutes to reach the employment and retail hubs in Abilene.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to community parks in Hawley and access to larger regional amenities and shopping within a short drive to Abilene.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, primarily driven by families and individuals seeking a rural-suburban lifestyle near the city.
The economy is anchored by the Abilene metro area, featuring a mix of healthcare, higher education, and military-related industries.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to major regional highways connecting to the Abilene urban core.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance within the Hawley city limits.
Parcels are subject to Hawley ISD taxes and county-level assessments for general services and emergency management.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail, consistent with broader North Central Texas trends.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- PrimeTime Family Entertainment Center4.217.4 mi
- Redbud Park4.615.5 mi
- Formula Fun Adventure Park & Racing Abilene4.314.9 mi
- Adventure Cove4.113.6 mi
- Oscar Rose Park4.413.5 mi
- Abilene Zoo4.615.2 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.216.2 mi
- Abilene Convention Center4.513.1 mi
- Taylor County Coliseum4.415.5 mi
- P.E. Shotwell Stadium4.515.4 mi
- Cinemark Abilene and XD4.711.9 mi
- Historic Fort Phantom Hill4.69.1 mi
- Sea Bee Park4.49.2 mi
- Arthur Sears Park4.511.5 mi
- Will Hair Park4.312.5 mi
- Frontier Texas!4.813.6 mi
- The Grace Museum4.613.5 mi
- National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature4.713.4 mi
- Swenson House.4.612 mi
- 12th Armored Division Memorial4.713.4 mi
- Johnson Park4.39.1 mi
- Sea Bee Park4.49.2 mi
- Arthur Sears Park4.511.5 mi
- Will Hair Park4.312.5 mi
- Cobb Park4.112.4 mi
- Dollar General3.912.8 mi
- Dollar General412 mi
- Briarwood Crossing - Shopping Center4.212.7 mi
- Abilene Regional Airport4.117.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.