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Park row, TX — ZIP 77494

Population: 140,157 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77494 (Park row, TX) is $487,108 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,900 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,976/month. 29 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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$487,108

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$487,108
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+49.6%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$506,258
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
$480,900
Median list price
$539,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
403
For-sale inventory
740
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
454
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
213

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,976/mo
1-year rent change
-2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,170/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,960/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
29
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST, KATY ISD, LAMAR CISD
Schools include
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY-KATY, HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - KATY, KATY H S, EDNA MAE FIELDER EL, CIMARRON EL

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
Crystal Chemical Co. (16 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)

Annual precipitation
48.7 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
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
129,760
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
125,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Covey Trails Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HERMANN KATY 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)
+5,771 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,011
Housing built before 1970
1.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
89.1%
Median annual property tax
$9,802
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
89.2%

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 77494State medianUS median
Median home value$487,108$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$480,900$285,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,976/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$9,802$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 77494?
$487,108.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77494?
$480,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77494?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77494?
Typical rent: $1,976/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77494?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77494 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77494?
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 77494?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77494?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77494?
29 schools (18 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77494 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77494?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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