Bertram, TX78605

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$430,000
4.3% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$81,800
30.6% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
94
8.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$1,300
11.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$995
4.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,050
6.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
11.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Bertram, TX

Property Listings — Bertram, TX

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bertram, TX is 94. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$572,000-15.0%
Listing Count
6211.0%
Listings as % of Homes1.8%11.0%
Days on Market
948.0%
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Demographics — Bertram, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bertram, TX has a population of 7,630, which has increased by 24.9% over the past 5 years. Bertram, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
7,63024.9%
% Under 18
22.9%1.8%
% Seniors
14.5%-23.7%
% WFH
9.1%225.0%
% w/ College Degree
17.6%-3.3%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bertram, TX is a predominantly white area, with 65.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 15.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bertram, TX is hispanic, making up 26.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.5% of the population in Bertram, TX, and this percentage has increased by 69.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
65.6%-15.9%
% Black
0.6%0.0%
% Hispanic
26.8%41.8%
% Asian
0.3%-50.0%
% Foreign Born
10.5%69.4%
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Mortgage and Risk — Bertram, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 158 mortgage originations in Bertram, TX, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bertram, TX. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
158
% Conventional Loans
80.0%
% Government Loans
20.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
15.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Bertram, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bertram, TX under the Section 8 program is 2.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bertram, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
7
Total Units Section 8
7
% Rentals under Section 8
2.3%
% Occupied Section 8
N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$525$995$1,520
2 Bedroom$740$1,050$1,790
3 Bedroom$490$1,800$2,290
4 Bedroom$480$2,150$2,630

Affordability — Bertram, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio5.7
Median Home Price$430,000
Median Household Income$81,800

Bertram, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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