The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79549 sells for about $196,250, or $113 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.09% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 46 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,018 a month.
ZIP 79549 — Snyder
The 79549 market is showing strong price appreciation and rapid turnover, suggesting high demand relative to available inventory. Buyers face higher-than-average tax rates, but the lower entry price point compared to national medians continues to draw interest.
Fits family buyers seeking affordability and a small-town atmosphere, though investors should account for higher tax rates.
Median prices moved up 17.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 46 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 12.2% — 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 12.0%/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 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 79549, Scurry County TX
The Snyder Independent School District serves this area, with schools receiving an average GreatSchools rating of approximately 2 out of 10.
The region is classified as an arid steppe climate, typically requiring attention to wildfire and wind risk, though specific insurance posture is not published at the ZIP level.
Local economic activity is influenced by the energy sector and regional services, with infrastructure and development centered around the city of Snyder.
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 generally benefit from easy access to major highways (e.g., US Highway 180), making commuting within the region efficient.
Amenities include the Scurry County Museum, local parks, and golf facilities, alongside downtown shopping and dining.
Limited rental supply with vacancy pressure; market depth is moderate for the population size.
The area is supported by a mix of local government, healthcare (Cogdell Memorial Hospital), and energy-related industries.
Development is focused on maintaining local infrastructure and supporting community growth in Snyder.
Parcels are subject to Scurry County, City of Snyder, Snyder ISD, and Western Texas College taxing jurisdictions.
Not determinable; property insurance posture is generally consistent with West Texas risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov
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.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local history and cultural exhibits.
Local recreational facility.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.