The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79782 sells for about $399,000, or $197 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.79% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,781 a month.
ZIP 79782 — Garden City
ZIP 79782 shows a stable housing market with rising listing prices and consistent demand driven by proximity to the Midland energy-sector economy. While specific rental and inventory depth data is limited, the area remains an affordable alternative to larger metros. The outlook is supported by steady regional economic growth and infrastructure development.
This ZIP fits buyers seeking more affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan areas and those desiring a close-knit community with access to Midland employment centers.
Median prices moved up 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 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 3.7% · poverty 6.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 79782, Martin County TX
Stanton Independent School District serves the area with an average testing ranking of 7/10, placing it in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Homeowners in the region face risks from intense sun, hail, high winds, and occasional flash flooding.
The area benefits from proximity to Midland's robust energy-sector economy and ongoing regional infrastructure improvements.
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).
Stanton is situated near Interstate 20, providing a manageable approximately 30-mile commute to employment centers in Midland.
Local amenities include the Martin County Historical Museum, the Martin County Library, 1884 Plaza, and community events like Old Sorehead Trade Days.
Specific rental data for the ZIP is limited, though rental listings for houses and apartments are present in the broader Stanton area.
The regional economy is heavily influenced by the energy sector, with diversification into aerospace, logistics, healthcare, and professional services in the broader Midland area.
The area is served by Interstate 20, which acts as the primary corridor for regional transit and commuting.
While no major projects are identified within the ZIP, the broader Midland area is seeing significant residential and infrastructure development.
The Martin County Hospital District serves the area, and property taxes are influenced by various local school and municipal levies.
Local insurance agencies provide coverage tailored to regional risks including high winds, hail, and flooding.
Data sourced from ACS 2024 estimates; some metrics not explicitly published.
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.
- Fiddlesticks Farms4.413.5 mi
- Rockin Rodeo3.919.5 mi
- Mr Gatti's Pizza3.819.7 mi
- The Detour Bar4.219.4 mi
- La Bodega Mexican Restaurant & Bar3.919.3 mi
- Permian Basin Petroleum Museum4.820 mi
- Hangar 25 Air Museum4.719.2 mi
- Midland International Air & Space Port4.227.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
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Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.