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El lago, TX — ZIP 77586

Population: 23,807 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77586 (El lago, TX) is $350,776 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,990 after a median 46.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 5 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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$350,776

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

46.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,776
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+46.6%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$364,371
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
$359,990
Median list price
$379,700
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
46.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
191
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
117
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
-0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,850/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
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
EXCEL ACADEMY, ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC, CLEAR CREEK ISD
Schools include
HARRIS COUNTY YOUTH VILLAGE, ODYSSEY ACADEMY - BAY AREA, SEABROOK INT, ED H WHITE EL, G W ROBINSON

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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Patrick Bayou (11.3 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
71.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.6 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
112,459
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
99,830

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
La Porte Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST, SURGERY SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF AMERICA SE HOUSTON
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
1,986
Housing built before 1970
19.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.6%
Median annual property tax
$5,614
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

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 77586State medianUS median
Median home value$350,776$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$359,990$285,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,614$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 77586?
$350,776.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77586?
$359,990.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77586?
Median days on market: 46.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77586?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77586?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 77586 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77586?
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 77586?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77586?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77586?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77586 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 77586?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77586?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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