Best Places to Live in Placedo, Texas

Small city - Southeast Texas, 40 miles inland from the Gulf Coast. April, November and March are the most pleasant months in Placedo, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

Placedo, TX Housing Market

Lowest Priced Homes	HOMES UNDER $250,000
Most Expensive Listings	HOMES $250,001 to $500,000
Largest Homes	HOMES $500,001 to $750,000
Median Priced Homes	HOMES $750,001 to $1,000,000

Pros
Cost of living
Diverse economy
Pleasant winter climate

Cons
Entertainment
Low educational attainment
Hot, humid summers

What Bert Has To Say About Victoria Metro Area

Victoria, a small agricultural and industrial center, resides in the middle of a triangle formed by Houston, San Antonio, and Corpus Christi on the coastal plain of southeast Texas. Located on transportation routes about 30 miles inland from the Gulf, Victoria is home to several petrochemical and plastics companies, including large Dow Chemical and DuPont plants and an assortment of other manufacturers. Ranching and meatpacking round out the economic picture. While employment prospects are moderate, the town has a very low cost of living profile and high incomes giving a strong Buying Power index. There is a historic downtown district

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Placedo is 7.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Placedo jobs have decreased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Placedo's cost of living is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Placedo's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Victoria county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.2% to 30.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Placedo's population is 747 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 273.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Placedo is Real Estate: $76,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 2.6%.

SCHOOLS

Placedo public schools spend $11,315 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Placedo. More Education

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Housing Market in Placedo

It's a good time to buy in Placedo. Home Appreciation is up 2.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Placedo is $76,400.

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ZIP CODES IN PLACEDO, TEXAS

77977

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