The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 79563 sells for about $96,000, or $66 per square foot.
Prices are down 66.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 79563 — Tye
The 79563 housing market is characterized by low transaction volume and significant volatility in reported median prices due to a limited and heterogeneous housing stock. Demand remains localized with limited new development, and the area faces specific environmental risk factors regarding wildfire and heat.
Primarily suited for long-term residents seeking quiet, small-town affordability and proximity to Abilene’s workforce.
Median prices moved down 66.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.7% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 79563, Taylor County TX
Specific crime statistics for Tye are not centrally summarized, though it is a small-town environment primarily influenced by Taylor County regional trends.
The area is served by regional districts including Wylie I.S.D., which holds high performance ratings for local campuses.
The ZIP code faces a severe risk of wildfire, with 100% of properties identified as having some risk over the next 30 years, alongside a major heat factor affecting 81% of homes.
Development is limited; Tye serves as a residential base with proximity to Abilene’s industrial and logistics employers rather than having significant independent corporate expansion.
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).
Centrally located for a 15–20 minute drive into the Abilene employment core via major regional highways.
Access to rural outdoor spaces and proximity to Abilene’s retail, dining, and golf amenities within 3–5 miles.
The rental market is thin with high volatility in pricing; limited inventory suggests potential challenges for transient renters.
Driven by regional industry in the greater Abilene metro area, including logistics and services in the immediate vicinity of Tye.
The area relies on regional highway access for connectivity to the Abilene employment core.
No major regional infrastructure projects or mega-developments currently listed for this specific ZIP.
Standard municipal and Taylor County taxing jurisdictions apply.
Property insurance is challenging due to high heat and wildfire exposure, which may impact premium costs for residential property owners.
Data derived from ZCTA-level census estimates and local market reports.
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.
Local community park space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.