The story of this market
The typical home in Kingsville, Texas sells for about $183,100, or $117 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Kingsville, Texas
The Kingsville housing market is currently experiencing moderate activity with a median sale price of $183,100, reflecting a 7.7% year-over-year increase. While inventory remains relatively tight, the market is considered somewhat competitive, supported by a stable local economy anchored by the university and military base. Demand is consistent, though population growth remains flat, suggesting a balanced market for local buyers and renters.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Kingsville yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 71 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 30.8% — a mixed stability profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A world-famous ranching operation that offers tours and historical insight, serving as a major anchor for local tourism and regional identity.
The university provides a significant cultural and economic hub, offering public access to sports facilities, library resources, and academic events.
A large municipal park featuring sports fields, picnic areas, and event spaces that serve as a central gathering point for the community.
Kingsville is well-suited for families, university-affiliated individuals, and military personnel seeking an affordable cost of living. It appeals to those who value a smaller, community-focused environment with stable employment anchors, rather than the rapid pace of larger metropolitan areas.
The city is primarily served by the Kingsville Independent School District, which provides a range of educational opportunities from elementary through high school. School quality is generally viewed as meeting state standards, with ongoing efforts to improve student performance and extracurricular engagement.
The city is served by US Highway 77, which provides a critical north-south corridor for regional travel. Local transit options are limited, making personal vehicle ownership the primary mode of transportation for most residents.
Kingsville offers a variety of recreational amenities, including several city parks, sports complexes, and proximity to the King Ranch, which serves as a major cultural and historical landmark. Residents enjoy access to local community centers and outdoor spaces that support a range of family-oriented activities.
The rental market in Kingsville is characterized by steady demand driven by the university student population and military personnel. Vacancy rates remain moderate, and investors often find opportunities in single-family rentals, though short-term rental activity is less prevalent compared to larger urban centers.
The economy is heavily influenced by the public sector, with Naval Air Station Kingsville and Texas A&M University-Kingsville serving as the primary employers. The industry mix is rounded out by agriculture, retail, and healthcare services.
Economic momentum is anchored by the presence of the Naval Air Station Kingsville and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, which provide a stable employment base. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining regional connectivity, with modest growth in local commercial and residential sectors.
Current planning efforts are focused on infrastructure maintenance and the expansion of utility services to support potential residential growth on the city's periphery.
Parcels in Kingsville are subject to various special districts, including the Kingsville ISD and potentially local water or drainage districts that manage essential utility infrastructure.
Kingsville experiences crime rates that are generally consistent with regional averages for South Texas, though property crime remains a primary focus for local law enforcement. Residents are encouraged to utilize standard safety precautions, as trends have remained relatively stable over recent reporting periods.
The area is subject to standard South Texas climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and tropical storm activity. Property owners typically maintain wind and hail insurance, and flood insurance is recommended for parcels located within designated low-lying zones.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by coastal proximity and the associated risk of wind and storm damage, requiring homeowners to maintain adequate coverage.
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).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect city-level place estimates.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.