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Baytown, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Baytown.

Population: 105,393 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baytown, TX is $214,933 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,175 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,404/month. 27 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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$214,933

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$214,933
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+65.4%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$229,781
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
$225,175
Median list price
$250,995
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
-0.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
133
For-sale inventory
429
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
165
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
93 days
New listings (monthly)
98

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,404/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,165/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,205/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,435/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,405/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
27
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
5
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
BROOKESMITH ISD, GOOSE CREEK CISD
Schools include
BROOKESMITH QUEST, DE ZAVALA EL, ASHBEL SMITH EL, BAYTOWN J H, CARVER EL

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 (varies by location)
includes 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
San Jacinto River Waste Pits (5.6 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)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
67.1 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
9.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
116,775
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
94,250

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
71
Nearest airport
Baytown Airport (HPY) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE SOUTHEAST, SURGERY SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF AMERICA SE HOUSTON, HOUSTON METHODIST BAYTOWN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,208
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.5%

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

BaytownState medianUS median
Median home value$214,933$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$225,175$285,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,404/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,208$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 Baytown, TX?
$214,933.
What is the median sale price in Baytown, TX?
$225,175.
How long do homes take to sell in Baytown, TX?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Baytown, TX?
Typical rent: $1,404/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baytown, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Baytown, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Baytown, TX?
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 Baytown, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baytown, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Baytown, TX?
27 schools (14 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Baytown, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Baytown, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Baytown, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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