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TX area data

Refugio, TX

Refugio, TX.

Population: 3,421 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$131,699
1-year appreciation
-8.4%
3-year appreciation
-10.7%
5-year appreciation
-15.6%
10-year appreciation
+26.5%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$157,262
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought, hurricane

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
61.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Rooke Field (RFG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+6 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Median annual property tax
$1,541
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,584
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Mining, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

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