Waelder, TX 78959 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Waelder, TX—78959

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$318,000

2.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$51,000

21.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

120

65.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

N/A

Median Rent

$1,200

N/A

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Waelder, TX

Waelder, TX lacks sufficient home price data for analysis.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$318,000	-2.1%
Single Family	$319,000	-2.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed	N/A	N/A

Rental Trends — Waelder, TX

Waelder, TX lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,200
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.5%

1 Bedroom

23.9%

2 Bedrooms

22.2%

3 Bedrooms

29.0%

4 Bedrooms

16.5%

Property Listings — Waelder, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Waelder, TX is 123. This is a increase of 128.0% 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 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$550,000	76.0%
Listing Count	8	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	0.0%
Days on Market	120	65.0%

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Demographics — Waelder, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Waelder, TX has a population of 1,400, which has decreased by -26.0% over the past 5 years. Waelder, TX is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,400	-26.0%
% Under 18	10.3%	-53.4%
% Seniors	30.0%	52.3%
% WFH	20.1%	252.6%
% w/ College Degree	16.1%	101.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Waelder, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 49.5% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 31.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Waelder, TX is white, making up 36.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.0% of the population in Waelder, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 39.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	36.5%	70.6%
% Black	10.0%	61.3%
% Hispanic	49.5%	-31.1%
% Asian	0.6%	50.0%
% Foreign Born	16.0%	-39.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Waelder, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 30 mortgage originations in Waelder, TX, of which 87.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Waelder, TX. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	30
% Conventional Loans	87.0%
% Government Loans	13.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	10.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Waelder, TX

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	45
Total Units Section 8	0
% Rentals under Section 8	0.0%
% 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	N/A	N/A	$1,740
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,230
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,560

Waelder, TX—78959

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Waelder, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Waelder, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Waelder, TX

Demographics — Waelder, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Waelder, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Waelder, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Waelder, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Waelder, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.9
Median Home Price	$318,000
Median Household Income	$51,000

Waelder, TX—78959

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Waelder, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Waelder, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Waelder, TX

Demographics — Waelder, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Waelder, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Waelder, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Waelder, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Waelder, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Flatonia, TX

Rosanky, TX

Harwood, TX

Red Rock, TX

Luling, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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