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Sour lake, TX — ZIP 77659

Population: 5,650 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 77659 (Sour lake, TX) is $272,665 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,999 after a median 165 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,665

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

165

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,665
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+14.3%
10-year appreciation
+61.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$273,654
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
$284,999
Median list price
$269,995
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
165 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-1.8%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$990/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,920/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S, HENDERSON MIDDLE, SOUR LAKE EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. (Turtle Bayou) (23.2 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
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.0 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,708
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,267

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Rattlesnake Bend Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SOUTHEAST TEXAS- ST ELIZABETH, BAPTIST BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, ALTUS LUMBERTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+222 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
24.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,232
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,627
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

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

How it compares

ZIP 77659State medianUS median
Median home value$272,665$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$284,999$285,000$325,000
Median days on market165 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,232$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 77659?
$272,665.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 77659?
$284,999.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 77659?
Median days on market: 165 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 77659?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 77659?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado.
Is ZIP 77659 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 77659?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 77659?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 77659?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 77659?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 77659 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 77659?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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