ZIP Code 79517

In ZIP code 79517, near Gail, homes carry a median value of just $54,000, while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.42%. That combination yields a yearly property tax bill of only a few hundred dollars, a light load against a median household income of $74,583 and per-capita income of $45,113. Buying here demands little of what households earn, and ongoing ownership costs stay low. Sales tax runs 6.25%, so everyday purchases add some expense, but housing remains the standout: low values and a low rate together keep shelter costs from straining local paychecks.