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Channelview, TX

Channelview, TX.

Population: 31,527 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Channelview, TX is $210,667 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $90,000 after a median 115 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,732/month. 9 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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$210,667

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,667
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
+14.5%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$220,988
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
$90,000
Median list price
$233,000
Median price per sqft
$83
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-1.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,732/mo
1-year rent change
+6.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,080/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
CHANNELVIEW H S, ALICE JOHNSON J H, DE ZAVALA EL, MCGHEE EL, ENDEAVOR HS-JOE FRANK CAMPBELL LEARNING CENTER

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
3
Nearest Superfund site
Highlands Acid Pit (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)

Annual precipitation
57.2 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
200,820
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
163,161

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
La Porte Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
32
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,137
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

ChannelviewState medianUS median
Median home value$210,667$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$90,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market115 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,732/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,137$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 Channelview, TX?
$210,667.
What is the median sale price in Channelview, TX?
$90,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Channelview, TX?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Channelview, TX?
Typical rent: $1,732/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Channelview, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Channelview, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Channelview, 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 Channelview, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Channelview, TX?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Highlands Acid Pit, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Channelview, TX?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Channelview, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Channelview, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Channelview, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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