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New Waverly, TX — ZIP 77358

Population: 5,087 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 77358 (New Waverly, TX) is $395,379 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $387,000 after a median 132 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, 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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$395,379

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

132

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$395,379
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+12.1%
10-year appreciation
+64.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$411,339
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
$387,000
Median list price
$349,750
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-5.1%
Median days on market
132 days
Homes sold (recent period)
18
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
93.9%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$900/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,127/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,227/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,675/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,767/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
RAVEN SCHOOL, NEW WAVERLY ISD
Schools include
THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, NEW WAVERLY H S, NEW WAVERLY EL, NEW WAVERLY J H, NEW WAVERLY INT

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Creosoting Co. (15.7 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
70.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,536
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,872

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Estates Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CONROE, VOYAGES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CONROE, ASPIRE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-79 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,083
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
34.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,823
Average weekly wage
$899
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
533

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

How it compares

ZIP 77358State medianUS median
Typical home value$395,379$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$387,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market132 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,083$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 77358?
$395,379.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77358?
$387,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77358?
Median days on market: 132 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77358?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,227/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77358?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, drought, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77358 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 77358. 16 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 77358?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77358?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77358?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77358?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 77358 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77358?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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