How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78242?

The typical home in 78242 is worth $157,710, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 78242?

Home values in 78242 are down 5.4% over the past year, and up 0.2% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 78242?

A typical home in 78242 rents for about $1,290 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.8%.

What is the property tax rate in 78242?

The effective property tax rate in 78242 is 1.4% — roughly $2,253 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 78242 has a population of 36,168 and a median household income of $50,644.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · TX78242

Bexar County · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Typical home value

$157,710^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -5.4%
5-year / yr: +0.2%
10-year / yr: +5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -44.5%
vs metro: -44.7%
vs state: -39.7%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 78242 is worth $157,710 — 44.7% below the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,290 a month — a 9.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $1,290^[2]
Gross yield: 9.8%^[2]
Cap rate: 5.9%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 1.4%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $2,253^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Bexar County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively High^[4]
Riverine flood: Very High
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Drought: Relatively Moderate
Heat wave: Relatively High
Hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Tornado: Very High
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population: 36,168^[3]
Median household income: $50,644^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Bexar County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +2,764^[5]
Moved in: 46,275
Moved out: 43,511

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 12
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3
High: 2

IDEA BRACKENRIDGE COLLEGE PREPARATORY
High · Grades 6–12 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
659 students
IDEA BRACKENRIDGE ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades K–5 · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
657 students
SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 6–8 · SOUTHWEST ISD
635 students
INDIAN CREEK EL
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SOUTHWEST ISD
528 students
SOUTH SAN ANTONIO H S - WEST CAMPUS
High · Grades 9–12 · SOUTH SAN ANTONIO ISD
519 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield9.8%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.9%

Annual rent$15,483

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$797

Loan principal$126,168

Down payment$31,542

Total interest paid$160,920

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio0.87

Monthly cost to own$1,117

Monthly rent$1,290

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 18th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 85th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 57th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 78242?: The typical home in 78242 is worth $157,710, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 78242?: Home values in 78242 are down 5.4% over the past year, and up 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 78242?: A typical home in 78242 rents for about $1,290 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 78242?: The effective property tax rate in 78242 is 1.4% — roughly $2,253 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 78242?: ZIP code 78242 has a population of 36,168 and a median household income of $50,644.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

78220 vs 78242 →
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$153,931
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78203
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78210
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78227
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Typical home
$167,203
Gross yield
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78204
San Antonio, TX
Typical home
$167,414
Gross yield
9.6%

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