Median household income: $88,317; value-to-income ratio 3.16. Hornsby Bend ranks 104 by home value and 236 by population among 267 places in our TX dataset.
What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Hornsby Bend home?
| Item | Hornsby Bend |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $279,000 |
| Texas median home value | $260,400 |
| Down payment (3.5%) | $9,765 |
| Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP | $273,947 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $2,585 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $111,000 / $87,000 |
| Travis County 2026 FHA limit (1 unit) | $571,550 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $592,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Texas's 1.58% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,864/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Hornsby Bend?
Hornsby Bend is in Travis County where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $571,550. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $592,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).
The Hornsby Bend median home value of $279,000 is 7% above the Texas median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Hornsby Bend buyers use?
- Travis County HOME Downpayment Assistance (DPA) Program — Up to $75,000; forgivable loan; county-level (available in parts of the county). Travis County Health and Human Services (HUD HOME funds); applications via Frameworks CDC · Verified October 25, 2026
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- HUD Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Travis County Health and Human Services (HUD HOME funds); applications via Frameworks CDC — Travis County HOME Downpayment Assistance (DPA) Program
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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