The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76537 sells for about $280,000, or $251 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 76537 — Jarrell
The 76537 housing market is characterized by steady demand driven by its status as a growing northern suburb of Austin. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year correction, the area remains a popular choice for families due to new construction inventory and relative affordability. Market conditions are stable, with inventory levels providing a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking newer, more affordable housing options compared to the core Austin market, while still maintaining access to major regional employment corridors.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — 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 6.5%/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 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76537, Williamson County TX
Crime rates in Jarrell remain relatively low compared to the broader Austin-Round Rock metro area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the Jarrell Independent School District are experiencing rapid growth due to the area's population surge, with ongoing efforts to expand facilities and maintain academic standards.
The area is subject to standard Central Texas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms, high winds, and occasional flash flooding; wildfire risk is moderate.
Jarrell is experiencing significant residential development momentum as a northern bedroom community of the Austin metro, driven by affordable land and proximity to major employment hubs in Georgetown and Round Rock.
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).
Commuters primarily utilize I-35 to reach employment centers in Georgetown, Round Rock, and Austin, with commute times typically ranging from 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
Local recreation includes community parks and proximity to regional attractions like Lake Georgetown and various golf courses in the surrounding Williamson County area.
The rental market is expanding with new build-to-rent communities, though vacancy pressure remains moderate as supply keeps pace with the influx of new residents.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the Austin-Round Rock metro area, with major employment sectors including technology, manufacturing, and logistics located along the I-35 corridor.
Transportation is dominated by I-35, which serves as the primary artery for regional transit; public transit options are limited, necessitating personal vehicle ownership.
Significant infrastructure planning is underway to expand local road capacity to accommodate the rapid residential growth in the northern Williamson County sector.
The Williamson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market values for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including MUDs (Municipal Utility Districts) which fund infrastructure for new developments.
Property insurance premiums in this region have seen upward pressure due to increased frequency of severe weather events and rising construction costs.
Texas continues to experience strong net domestic migration, with Williamson County being a primary destination for families relocating from out-of-state and other Texas metros.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of foreclosures through a trustee sale process.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a Seller's Disclosure Notice, detailing the condition of the property to the best of their knowledge.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 5-year 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo4.316.8 mi
- Summer Fun Water Park4.419.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese418.5 mi
- Luv 2 Play Killeen4.417.7 mi
- Great Escape of Central Texas4.917.5 mi
- Sweet Eats Adventure Farm & Petting Zoo4.316.8 mi
- Bell County Expo Center4.516.4 mi
- 2020 Market Scratch Kitchen & Bar4.513 mi
- Sweet Lemon Kitchen4.613.7 mi
- Teravista Golf Club3.718 mi
- San Gabriel Park4.712.7 mi
- Cedar Breaks Park4.612.7 mi
- Film Alley Georgetown4.313 mi
- Berry Springs Park & Preserve4.810.1 mi
- Lucky Strike Georgetown4.312.6 mi
- Williamson County Courthouse4.513.7 mi
- Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center4.713.8 mi
- The Williamson Museum4.513.7 mi
- Bell County Museum4.718.6 mi
- Salado Glassworks4.89.5 mi
- San Gabriel Park4.712.7 mi
- Cedar Breaks Park4.612.7 mi
- Berry Springs Park & Preserve4.810.1 mi
- Jim Hogg Park4.512 mi
- San Gabriel River Trail/Goodwater Loop Trailhead4.712.8 mi
- Mill Creek Golf Club4.311 mi
- Berry Creek Country Club4.48.9 mi
- Cowan Creek Golf Club4.49.8 mi
- Legacy Hills Golf Club4.59.6 mi
- White Wing Golf Club4.39.4 mi
- H-E-B4.811.7 mi
- Randalls4.211.2 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.21.5 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.210.6 mi
- Dollar General4.21.8 mi
- Killeen Regional Airport419.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Nearby golf facility serving the Jarrell and Georgetown area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.4% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $364,900 (30.3% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.