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TX area data

Hico, TX

Hico, TX.

Population: 4,244 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,846
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+94.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$364,131
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
8

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Putty Ranch Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+67 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Median annual property tax
$2,351
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
49.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,975
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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