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Houston, TX — ZIP 77053

Population: 30,198 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77053 (Houston, TX) is $199,290 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,000 after a median 44.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,733/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,290

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

44.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,290
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.7%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+86.9%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$215,838
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$211,000
Median list price
$232,500
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
-3.9%
Median days on market
44.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,733/mo
1-year rent change
-1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,460/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,420/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,020/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
YES PREP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC, FORT BEND ISD, HOUSTON ISD
Schools include
YES PREP - SOUTHWEST, BLUE RIDGE EL, RIDGEMONT EL, RIDGEGATE EL, WILLOWRIDGE H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.5 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 nearby (~15 mi)
37
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,771 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
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
199,316
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,193

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

How it compares

ZIP 77053State medianUS median
Median home value$199,290$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$211,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market45 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,733/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/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 median home value in ZIP 77053?
$199,290.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77053?
$211,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77053?
Median days on market: 44.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77053?
Typical rent: $1,733/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77053?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77053 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
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: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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