Luling, TX 78648 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Luling, TX—78648

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$228,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$56,500

19.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

123

51.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.9%

Median Rent

$1,200

20.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$850

2.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,110

29.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,600

8.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Luling, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Luling, TX is $228,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Luling, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.9%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$228,000	-3.7%
Single Family	$228,000	-3.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Luling, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Luling, TX is $1,270, with a year-over-year rent change of -20.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Luling, TX is studios: $875, 1-bedrooms: $877, 2-bedrooms: $1,110, 3-bedrooms: $1,590, 4-bedrooms: $1,840. The most common rental property sizes in Luling, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 63.9% and 21.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,270
Studio Rent	$875	$875
1 Bed Rent	$850	$877
2 Bed Rent	$1,110	$1,110
3 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,590
4 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,840

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.5%

2 Bedrooms

63.9%

3 Bedrooms

21.4%

4 Bedrooms

3.3%

Property Listings — Luling, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Luling, TX is 98. This is a increase of 20.0% 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 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$256,000	-9.0%
Listing Count	46	13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	13.0%
Days on Market	123	51.0%

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Demographics — Luling, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Luling, TX has a population of 8,020, which has decreased by -1.6% over the past 5 years. Luling, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,020	-1.6%
% Under 18	16.2%	-33.9%
% Seniors	24.7%	58.3%
% WFH	6.4%	73.0%
% w/ College Degree	11.5%	-22.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Luling, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 47.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 12.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Luling, TX is white, making up 44.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 11.7% of the population in Luling, TX, and this percentage has increased by 33.0% 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	44.6%	-9.5%
% Black	5.7%	-17.4%
% Hispanic	47.6%	12.3%
% Asian	0.3%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	11.7%	33.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Luling, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 109 mortgage originations in Luling, TX, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Luling, TX. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	109
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Luling, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Luling, TX under the Section 8 program is 4.7%. 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 Luling, 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	171
Total Units Section 8	43
% Rentals under Section 8	4.7%
% Occupied Section 8	92.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$270	$850	$1,120
2 Bedroom	$220	$1,110	$1,330
3 Bedroom	$100	$1,600	$1,700
4 Bedroom	$170	$1,800	$1,970

Luling, TX—78648

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Luling, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Luling, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Luling, TX

Demographics — Luling, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Luling, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Luling, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Luling, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Luling, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$228,000
Median Household Income	$56,500

Luling, TX—78648

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Luling, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Luling, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Luling, TX

Demographics — Luling, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Luling, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Luling, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Luling, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Luling, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Prairie Lea

Kingsbury, TX

Fentress

Harwood, TX

Lockhart, TX

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