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U.S. ZIP Code · TX79705

Martin County · Midland, TX

Typical home value

$354,847[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+3.1%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+24.9%
vs metro
+5.8%
vs state
+35.6%
ZIP 79705 location in TX
Location of ZIP 79705 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 79705 is worth $354,847 — 5.8% above the Midland, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,613 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,613[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,470[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
46,653[3]
Median household income
$105,310[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-5[5]
Moved in
144
Moved out
149

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • GODDARD J H

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · MIDLAND ISD

    1,063 students

  • LEGACY FRESHMAN H S

    Secondary · Grades 9 · MIDLAND ISD

    871 students

  • FANNIN EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · MIDLAND ISD

    642 students

  • SANTA RITA EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · MIDLAND ISD

    635 students

  • PEASE COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · MIDLAND ISD

    572 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.

Gross yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$19,358

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.

Monthly payment$1,794
Loan principal$283,878
Down payment$70,969
Total interest paid$362,071

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.

Own : rent ratio1.53
Monthly cost to own$2,463
Monthly rent$1,613

Renting 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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
20th percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 79705?
The typical home in 79705 is worth $354,847, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 79705?
Home values in 79705 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 3.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 79705?
A typical home in 79705 rents for about $1,613 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 79705?
The effective property tax rate in 79705 is 1.3% — roughly $4,470 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 79705?
ZIP code 79705 has a population of 46,653 and a median household income of $105,310.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Odessa, TX

    Typical home
    $335,494
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Midland, TX

    Typical home
    $380,348
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Midland, TX

    Typical home
    $420,808
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Stanton, TX

    Typical home
    $248,092
    Gross yield
  • Midland, TX

    Typical home
    $244,080
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Midland, TX

    Typical home
    $222,796
    Gross yield
    9.0%

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