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8610 STATE HIGHWAY 17BALMORHEA, TX 79718
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4,470 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Pine & Beckett - Chris Beckett
MLS® #: 50081999
Zip Code 79780
Balmorhea
About the neighborhood
Zip Code 79780 offers a peaceful setting characterized by low noise levels and tranquil streets. The area mainly features single detached homes with two and three bedrooms, presenting a classic and established neighborhood charm. Its layout allows easy vehicle access and convenient parking options, making transportation straightforward for residents. While cycling options are limited due to changes in elevation, driving provides excellent connectivity throughout the area. The housing stock reflects enduring architectural styles, fostering a sense of lasting character. Residents can find local amenities within a reasonable driving distance, providing a convenient balance of calmness and accessibility in this community.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is a great mode of transportation in this postal code. The street infrastructure is fairly well suited for getting around by car, and parking is generally easy. Biking is very difficult in Zip Code 79780 because the topography is not particularly flat, and the cycling network is quite bad. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very practical for home buyers in this postal code since running common errands is very difficult without a car.
Services
There are no high schools and no primary schools in Zip Code 79780. With regards to food, it is very rarely practical for home buyers in this area to buy groceries without a car.
Character
Zip Code 79780 offers a relaxed environment. Zip Code 79780 is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.0
Unsuitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly0.6
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants1.2
Few or no restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.4
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping0.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife0.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $28,281
- Median Household Income
- $44,519
Housing Type
- 65.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.3% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 28.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 65.2%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.3%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.2%
- Mobile
- 28.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 58.2
- 0 to 4
- 2.6%
- 5 to 9
- 1.3%
- 10 to 14
- 9.0%
- 15 to 19
- 1.3%
- 20 to 24
- 12.8%
- 25 to 29
- 1.3%
- 30 to 34
- 2.6%
- 35 to 39
- 7.7%
- 40 to 44
- 2.6%
- 45 to 49
- 1.3%
- 50 to 54
- 2.6%
- 55 to 59
- 9.0%
- 60 to 64
- 3.8%
- 65 to 69
- 6.4%
- 70 to 74
- 16.7%
- 75 to 79
- 0.0%
- 80 to 84
- 3.8%
- 85 and over
- 10.3%
Education Level
- 14.3% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 69.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 8.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 1.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 14.3%
- High School
- 69.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 8.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 1.8%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 100.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 100.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.0%
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