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New waverly, TX — ZIP 77358

Population: 5,087 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77358 (New waverly, TX) is $393,400 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $479,000 after a median 61.5 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, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$393,400

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

61.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$393,400
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+64.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$409,981
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
$479,000
Median list price
$489,994
Median price per sqft
$202
1-year sale-price change
-26.0%
Median days on market
61.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,090/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
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
68.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 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 nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HUNTSVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-79 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
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
12,714
Average weekly wage
$847
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

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

How it compares

ZIP 77358State medianUS median
Median home value$393,400$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$479,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market62 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 median home value in ZIP 77358?
$393,400.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77358?
$479,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77358?
Median days on market: 61.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77358?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,310/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, coldWave, drought, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77358 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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, 2022-23).
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: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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