The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76442 sells for about $140,700, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 76442 — Comanche
The housing market in 76442 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to major Texas metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 7.1 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 76442, Comanche County TX
Crime rates in the Comanche area are generally lower than the national average, with local law enforcement maintaining a consistent presence in the primary city.
Schools serving the 76442 area are primarily managed by the Comanche Independent School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The region is subject to standard Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional drought conditions; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, small business, and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
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).
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents relying on state highways for access to regional employment hubs in larger nearby cities.
The area features access to local parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and families with few short-term rental pressures.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state and county road networks.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
The Comanche Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to school district, county, and city taxes, with potential for specific utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common in Central Texas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.