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San leon, TX — ZIP 77539

Population: 49,375 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77539 (San leon, TX) is $286,473 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 57.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,695/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$286,473

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

57.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$286,473
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.3%
10-year appreciation
+55.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$296,514
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
$300,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-0.0%
Median days on market
57.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
136
For-sale inventory
267
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
198
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
63

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,695/mo
1-year rent change
+0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,680/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
15
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
CLEAR CREEK ISD, DICKINSON ISD
Schools include
GALVESTON CO JJAEP, DICKINSON H S, DUNBAR MIDDLE, R D MCADAMS J H, JAKE SILBERNAGEL EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tex-Tin Corp. (8.4 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
57.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
177
Days with Moderate air quality
164
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
112,934
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,291

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Austinia Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST, SURGERY SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF AMERICA SE HOUSTON, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+892 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
10.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,117
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
89,308
Average weekly wage
$1,088
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,703

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

How it compares

ZIP 77539State medianUS median
Median home value$286,473$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,695/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,117$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 77539?
$286,473.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77539?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77539?
Median days on market: 57.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77539?
Typical rent: $1,695/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77539?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane.
Is ZIP 77539 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77539?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77539?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77539?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77539?
15 schools (5 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77539 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 77539?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77539?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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