ZIP Code 78745

In ZIP code 78745, on Austin's south side, homes carry a median value of $504,800 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.48%. That combination implies an annual property tax bill well above $7,000, a substantial sum even against a median household income of $86,109. Per-capita income reaches $56,112, giving many households room to absorb the cost, though the gap between earnings and housing expenses remains real. Sales taxes add 8.25% to purchases, trimming what's left after housing. Whether buying here feels attainable depends heavily on how much of that income goes toward the mortgage and tax bill each year.