The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 75656 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 75656 — Hughes Springs
The housing market in 75656 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a balanced but slow-moving environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, families seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, and individuals working in local industries who prioritize affordability over proximity to major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 16.2% — 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 5.4%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 75656, Texas
Crime rates in Hughes Springs are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in this rural setting.
The area is served primarily by the Hughes Springs Independent School District, which maintains a reputation for community-focused education and moderate academic performance ratings.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements applying to specific low-lying parcels near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to regional employment hubs in Longview or Texarkana typically exceeding 45 minutes.
The area features access to outdoor activities at nearby Ellison Creek Reservoir and local community parks, providing a quiet, rural amenity base.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes and small multi-family units with low turnover rates.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, timber, and agricultural sectors, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs for professional services.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicle use via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts annual market value assessments for all real property, subject to state-mandated homestead exemptions.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and potential special utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with standard coverage widely available through major carriers.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the terms of a deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Provides local fishing, boating, and recreational water access.
Central community space for local events and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.