Private Schools Market: ZIP 79381
Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 79381 is an urban area. with a population of 1,457 and household incomes near the national median ($67,381).
Area Profile
1,457
Population
$67,381
Median Income
-10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 32.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 18.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,010
2BR Fair Market Rent
$689
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$0 deposits
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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-10% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
79383
9.5 mi
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79423
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$82,906
Walk: 8.8
79373
11.7 mi
Pop: 3,021
$56,182
Walk: 5.6
79364
13.2 mi
Pop: 7,135
$55,221
Walk: 5.3
79404
14.9 mi
Pop: 8,686
$48,642
Walk: 6.4
79424
15.5 mi
Pop: 52,336
$94,703
Walk: 10.3
79366
16.1 mi
Pop: 1,081
$111,458
79382
20.2 mi
Pop: 10,300
$80,625
Walk: 6.6
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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