Private Schools Market: ZIP 78739
Opportunity Score
100
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78739 is an urban area. with a population of 20,850 and household incomes well above the national median ($222,552).
Area Profile
20,850
Population
$222,552
Median Income
+198% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 53.8% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 78739.
3
Child Care Centers
1.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,920
2BR Fair Market Rent
$3,387
Median Gross Rent
$700 K
Median Home Value
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Texas
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- The median income here is $222,552. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 3
vs. National Average
Median Income
+198% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
78652
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Pop: 5,012
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78749
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Pop: 34,939
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78737
4.5 mi
Pop: 26,413
$164,066
Walk: 7.2
78748
4.8 mi
Pop: 54,942
$107,652
Walk: 10.7
78736
6.4 mi
Pop: 9,849
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78735
6.6 mi
Pop: 20,112
$126,216
Walk: 7.1
78745
6.8 mi
Pop: 61,122
$84,529
Walk: 12.3
78610
7.5 mi
Pop: 46,685
$110,417
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits