What is the average home price in Taft, TX 78390?

As of May '26, the median home price in Taft, TX 78390 is $147,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Taft, TX 78390 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 5.6% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Taft, TX 78390?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Taft, TX 78390 to decrease 2.0% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Taft, TX 78390?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Taft, TX 78390 are 20.6% White, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, 78.1% Hispanic. The population is 5,620, with 31.2% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Taft, TX 78390?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Taft, TX 78390 is on the market for 56 days. This is a decrease of 50.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Taft, TX 78390?

The average rent price in Taft, TX 78390, as of the latest data, is $1,010. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is $991, $1,040, and N/A respectively.

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Taft, TX—78390

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$147,000

5.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$71,900

71.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

50.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.0%

Median Rent

$1,030

27.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$950

16.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,040

27.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Taft, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Taft, TX is $147,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Taft, TX are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.0%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$147,000	5.6%
Single Family	$146,000	5.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Taft, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Taft, TX is $1,010, with a year-over-year rent change of -27.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Taft, TX is 2-bedrooms: $991, 3-bedrooms: $1,040. The most common rental property sizes in Taft, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 40.6% and 35.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,030	$1,010
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$950	$991
3 Bed Rent	$1,040	$1,040
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.9%

1 Bedroom

3.8%

2 Bedrooms

35.3%

3 Bedrooms

40.6%

4 Bedrooms

6.8%

5+ Bedrooms

5.7%

Property Listings — Taft, TX

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Taft, TX is 56. This is a decrease of -50.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$165,000	-13.0%
Listing Count	28	56.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.2%	56.0%
Days on Market	56	-50.0%

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Demographics — Taft, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taft, TX has a population of 5,620, which has increased by 3.8% over the past 5 years. Taft, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,620	3.8%
% Under 18	31.2%	24.3%
% Seniors	14.9%	-3.2%
% WFH	8.6%	405.9%
% w/ College Degree	12.8%	50.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Taft, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 78.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Taft, TX is white, making up 20.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.6% of the population in Taft, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 40.9% 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	20.6%	-1.9%
% Black	0.8%	0.0%
% Hispanic	78.1%	1.8%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	2.6%	-40.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Taft, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 42 mortgage originations in Taft, TX, of which 55.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 57.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Taft, TX. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% 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	42
% Conventional Loans	55.0%
% Government Loans	45.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Taft, TX

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	116
Total Units Section 8	116
% Rentals under Section 8	19.7%
% Occupied Section 8	96.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,140
2 Bedroom	$450	$950	$1,400
3 Bedroom	$790	$1,040	$1,830
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,140

Taft, TX—78390

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Taft, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Taft, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Taft, TX

Demographics — Taft, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Taft, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Taft, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Taft, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Taft, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.4
Median Home Price	$147,000
Median Household Income	$71,900