Plainview, Texas · ZIP 79072

Plainview — ZIP 79072

Plainview (79072) scores 54/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $120K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index86/100

Typical home value$120K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$120K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

491

Violent Crime

124

Property Crime

367

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hale County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
PLAINVIEW H S	09–12	1,418	49%	39%
PLAINVIEW J H	07–08	634	Not reported	Not reported
PLAINVIEW INT	05–06	554	Not reported	Not reported
CENTRAL EL	PK–04	505	Not reported	Not reported
NORTH EL	PK–04	492	Not reported	Not reported
SOUTH EL	PK–04	456	Not reported	Not reported
PLAINVIEW CLASSICAL ACADEMY	KG–12	262	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,596

Median Income

$47K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79072 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 79072 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79072 is approximately $120K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 79072 in Plainview has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.