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Thinking About The Houston, TX Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Houston. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

75/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

Population

4,092,824

Median Home

$276K

Median Income

$67K

Zip Codes Covered

189

With a population of 4,092,824, Houston is a major TX city. Median household income is $67K with homes valued around $276K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Houston, TX. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$276K

Vacancy Rate

11.0%

Owner-Occupied

37%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 189 ZIP codes in Houston, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

77084

Area Stats

Pop: 108,557

Home Value: $216K

77083

Area Stats

Pop: 75,004

Home Value: $204K

77036

Area Stats

Pop: 72,278

Home Value: $205K

77095

Area Stats

Pop: 69,644

Home Value: $269K

77077

Area Stats

Houston Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Katy Area

Home: $420K11 mi away

Austin Area

Home: $540K134 mi away

San Antonio Area

Home: $257K178 mi away

Dallas Area

Home: $373K226 mi away

Fort Worth Area

Home: $233K234 mi away

Livability Grades

How Houston stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentB

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 189 most populated zip codes for Houston and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.