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ZIP 77523

Population: 30,186 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77523 is $376,723 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $400,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,015/month. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$376,723

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$376,723
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+4.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+52.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$379,031

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$400,000
Median list price
$389,500
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
+12.7%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
195
For-sale inventory
217
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
287
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,015/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,497/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,017/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,502/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
592
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. (Turtle Bayou) (11.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,810
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,498

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Slack Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
55
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON, ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2008
Housing built before 1970
5.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
71.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,300
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
82.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77523State medianUS median
Typical home value$376,723—$288,527
Median sale price$400,000—$325,000
Median days on market67 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,015/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,300—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 77523?
$376,723.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77523?
$400,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77523?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77523?
Typical rent: $2,015/month.
Is ZIP 77523 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77523. 592 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77523?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 77523 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77523?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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