Martindale, TX 78655 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Martindale, TX—78655

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$335,000

1.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$48,400

23.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

49.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-4.5%

Median Rent

$1,650

4.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$725

27.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

0.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Martindale, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Martindale, TX is $335,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Martindale, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -4.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$335,000	-1.4%
Single Family	$335,000	-1.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Martindale, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Martindale, TX is $1,550, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Martindale, TX is 1-bedrooms: $762, 3-bedrooms: $1,820. The most common rental property sizes in Martindale, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 63.0% and 21.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,650	$1,550
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$725	$762
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,820
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.7%

1 Bedroom

21.3%

2 Bedrooms

63.0%

3 Bedrooms

11.0%

Property Listings — Martindale, TX

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Martindale, TX is 54. This is a increase of 49.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$570,000	5.0%
Listing Count	14	22.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	22.0%
Days on Market	54	49.0%

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Demographics — Martindale, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Martindale, TX has a population of 3,690, which has increased by 5.9% over the past 5 years. Martindale, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	3,690	5.9%
% Under 18	20.4%	-25.8%
% Seniors	11.6%	6.4%
% WFH	4.4%	300.0%
% w/ College Degree	20.5%	39.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Martindale, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 61.3% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 19.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Martindale, TX is white, making up 32.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.2% of the population in Martindale, TX, and this percentage has increased by 54.3% 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	32.9%	48.9%
% Black	1.0%	-28.6%
% Hispanic	61.3%	-19.2%
% Asian	0.5%	∞%
% Foreign Born	16.2%	54.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Martindale, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 20 mortgage originations in Martindale, TX, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Martindale, TX. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 30.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	20
% Conventional Loans	65.0%
% Government Loans	35.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	30.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Martindale, TX

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% 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	$485	$725	$1,210
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,440
3 Bedroom	$130	$1,700	$1,830
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,140

Martindale, TX—78655

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Martindale, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Martindale, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Martindale, TX

Demographics — Martindale, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Martindale, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Martindale, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Martindale, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Martindale, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Staples

Fentress

Maxwell, TX

Prairie Lea

San Marcos, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	7.4
Median Home Price	$335,000
Median Household Income	$48,400

Martindale, TX—78655

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Martindale, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Martindale, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Martindale, TX

Demographics — Martindale, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Martindale, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Martindale, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Martindale, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Martindale, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Staples

Fentress

Maxwell, TX

Prairie Lea

San Marcos, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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