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Shoreacres, TX — ZIP 77571

Population: 38,543 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77571 (Shoreacres, TX) is $259,559 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,000 after a median 38 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,659/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,559

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,559
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+13.9%
10-year appreciation
+61.8%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$263,862
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
$289,000
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+11.2%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
125
For-sale inventory
200
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
142
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
55

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,659/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,670/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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
THE ACADEMY OF VIOLA DEWALT H S, LOMAX J H, LOMAX EL, BAYSHORE EL, LA PORTE J H

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Patrick Bayou (4.6 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)

Annual precipitation
56.4 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)
64
Days with Good air quality
44
Days with Moderate air quality
273
Days with Unhealthy air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
205

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
158,353
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
129,390

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
La Porte Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
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)
-3,367 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,706
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,145,127
Average weekly wage
$1,656
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
19,705

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

How it compares

ZIP 77571State medianUS median
Median home value$259,559$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$289,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,659/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,706$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 77571?
$259,559.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77571?
$289,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77571?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77571?
Typical rent: $1,659/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77571?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 77571 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77571?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77571?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77571?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Patrick Bayou, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 77571?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77571 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 77571?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77571?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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