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Rice, TX

Rice, TX.

Population: 2,951 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$293,461
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.3%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$295,662
House Price Index
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,500
Median list price
$370,000
Median days on market
64 days
Sale-to-list ratio
103.2%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Waco Mammoth National Monument (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Flying O Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mid-Way Regional Airport (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+396 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Median annual property tax
$1,417
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
25.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,508
Average weekly wage
$937
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
155

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents