Professional Training Programs Market: ZIP 78540
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Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 78540 is an urban area.
Area Profile
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Population
Urban
Area Type
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$960
2BR Fair Market Rent
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Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
Nearby Markets
78549
4.9 mi
Pop: 876
$19,028
78561
7.6 mi
Pop: 1,005
$43,359
78542
10.5 mi
Pop: 86,111
$52,962
Walk: 7.7
78538
12.6 mi
Pop: 10,740
$38,904
78580
17.2 mi
Pop: 13,568
$45,074
Walk: 7.0
78594
19.0 mi
Pop: 1,303
$24,388
Walk: 3.8
78563
20.1 mi
Pop: 62
$67,639
Walk: 2.8
78569
20.6 mi
Pop: 4,079
$57,000
Walk: 3.1
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Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits