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New caney, TX

New caney, TX.

Population: 37,592 (Census ACS)

The median home value in New caney, TX is $263,075 — down 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $264,762 after a median 80 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,803/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$263,075

Median home value

-3.0%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$263,075
1-year appreciation
-3.0%
3-year appreciation
-6.2%
5-year appreciation
+4.7%
10-year appreciation
+43.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$291,445
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
$264,762
Median list price
$279,740
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-0.5%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
253
For-sale inventory
278
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
387
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,803/mo
1-year rent change
-0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,250/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,000/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,500/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
School districts serving the area
NEW CANEY ISD, SPLENDORA ISD
Schools include
NEW CANEY EL, NEW CANEY H S, THE LEARNING CTR, KEEFER CROSSING MIDDLE, PROJECT RESTORE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Conroe Creosoting Company (18.3 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
52.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
151
Days with Moderate air quality
204
Highest AQI recorded (year)
122

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
73,974
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
67,379

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Chennault Airfield (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE NORTHWEST, TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, CYPRESS CREEK HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
+8,309 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
4.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,246
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
190,143
Average weekly wage
$1,384
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,546

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

How it compares

New caneyState medianUS median
Median home value$263,075$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$264,762$285,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,803/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,246$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 New caney, TX?
$263,075.
What is the median sale price in New caney, TX?
$264,762.
How long do homes take to sell in New caney, TX?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in New caney, TX?
Typical rent: $1,803/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New caney, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave, hurricane.
Is New caney, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in New caney, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New caney, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New caney, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New caney, TX?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is New caney, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in New caney, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in New caney, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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