Dale, TX 78616 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Dale, TX—78616

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$364,000

0.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,100

31.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

112

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.6%

Median Rent

$2,000

4.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,000

21.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Dale, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Dale, TX is $364,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.3%. This indicates that home prices in Dale, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.6%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$364,000	-0.3%
Single Family	$365,000	-1.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Dale, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Dale, TX is $1,810, with a year-over-year rent change of -4.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Dale, TX is studios: $700, 1-bedrooms: $1,200, 2-bedrooms: $1,600, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Dale, TX are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 58.6% and 35.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$1,810
Studio Rent	$700	$700
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,600
3 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,120
4 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,050

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

5.9%

3 Bedrooms

58.6%

4 Bedrooms

35.5%

Property Listings — Dale, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Dale, TX is 94. This is a increase of 41.0% 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 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$445,000	-17.0%
Listing Count	41	32.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	32.0%
Days on Market	112	15.0%

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Demographics — Dale, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dale, TX has a population of 10,000, which has increased by 20.8% over the past 5 years. Dale, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 34.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	10,000	20.8%
% Under 18	34.3%	9.2%
% Seniors	10.5%	11.7%
% WFH	9.1%	152.8%
% w/ College Degree	12.7%	35.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Dale, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 77.0% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 30.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Dale, TX is white, making up 17.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.7% of the population in Dale, TX, and this percentage has increased by 34.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	17.2%	-49.0%
% Black	1.1%	-71.1%
% Hispanic	77.0%	30.3%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	23.7%	34.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Dale, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 144 mortgage originations in Dale, TX, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 47.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Dale, TX. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	144
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Dale, TX

Dale, TX lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$280	$1,200	$1,480
2 Bedroom	$240	$1,500	$1,740
3 Bedroom	$230	$2,000	$2,230
4 Bedroom	$560	$2,000	$2,560

Dale, TX—78616

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dale, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dale, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dale, TX

Demographics — Dale, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dale, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dale, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dale, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dale, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.4
Median Home Price	$364,000
Median Household Income	$70,100

Dale, TX—78616

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Dale, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Dale, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Dale, TX

Demographics — Dale, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Dale, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Dale, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Dale, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Dale, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Red Rock, TX

Lockhart, TX

Bastrop, TX

Rosanky, TX

Del Valle, TX

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