ZIP Code 78657

In ZIP 78657, near Bertram, homes carry a median value of $483,200 while households earn a median of $91,452 — a ratio that keeps ownership within reach for many buyers. The county's 0.75% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,624 annually on a median-priced home, a figure that fits comfortably against local earnings. Per-capita income of $68,540 further supports that picture. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax, and the overall cost of living stays workable for households balancing a mortgage against everyday expenses.