ZIP Code 76853

In ZIP code 76853, near Lometa, homes carry a median value of $245,500, and the county's 1.17% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $2,870 a year on such a house. With median household income at $71,500, that levy equals about 4% of annual earnings, a share many households can absorb without straining. Per-capita income sits at $36,900. Sales taxes add 6.25% to purchases. The gap between home prices and local paychecks means buyers here generally need steady incomes rather than large down payments to keep ownership within reach.