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Houston, TX — ZIP 77053

Population: 30,198 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77053 (Houston, TX) is $199,501 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,070 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,722/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,501

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$199,501
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-5.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+86.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2024)
$215,683
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$237,070
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+8.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,722/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
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)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC, FORT BEND ISD, HOUSTON ISD
Schools include
YES PREP - SOUTHWEST, YES PREP SOUTHWEST OAKS EL, RIDGEMONT EL, RIDGEGATE EL, WILLOWRIDGE H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
503
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sol Lynn/Industrial Transformers (7.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 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
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
550
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
259,781
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
221,869

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Flyin' B Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
66
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,771 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
16.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,233
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
213,954
Average weekly wage
$1,226
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12,487

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 77053State medianUS median
Typical home value$199,501$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$237,070$285,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,722/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,233$2,390$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 77053?
$199,501.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77053?
$237,070.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77053?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77053?
Typical rent: $1,722/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77053?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77053 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77053. 503 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.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77053?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77053?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77053?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77053?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 77053 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77053?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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