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Houston, DE

Houston, DE.

Population: 1,427 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Houston, DE is $351,796 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 93 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, winterweather, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.2% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$351,796

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

93

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,796
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+33.7%
10-year appreciation
+92.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,796
House Price Index (state)
346.8 (+6.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
-30.2%
Median days on market
93 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,074/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,343/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,132/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,460/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.00/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Georgetown North Groundwater (15.9 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
48.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
216
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,054
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,798

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Willaview Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, KENT CAMPUS, DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+728 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$874
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
74.1%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,053

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

How it compares

HoustonState medianUS median
Median home value$351,796$377,527$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$365,975$325,000
Median days on market93 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$874$1,455$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 Houston, DE?
$351,796.
What is the median sale price in Houston, DE?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Houston, DE?
Median days on market: 93 days.
What is typical rent in Houston, DE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,640/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Houston, DE?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, drought, heatWave.
Is Houston, DE in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Houston, DE?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Houston, DE?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Houston, DE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Houston, DE walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Houston, DE?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Houston, DE?
Regional Price Parity: 101.2 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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