Houston Real Estate Trends — 2025 Market Data
Year-over-year home price data, appreciation rates, flood zone designations, and days on market for every Houston-area zip code.
4.1%
Avg Appreciation
27
Avg Days on Market
$302K
Avg Home Value
| Zip | Neighborhood | 2025 Value | 2024 Value | YoY Change | DOM | $/sq ft | Flood Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77005 | West University Place | $1,354,300 | $1,287,357 | +5.2% | 42 | $616 | Minimal |
| 77006 | Montrose | $599,500 | $569,867 | +5.2% | 42 | $273 | Minimal |
| 77007 | Washington Avenue / Rice Military | $501,300 | $476,521 | +5.2% | 42 | $228 | Minimal |
| 77008 | Houston Heights | $609,300 | $579,183 | +5.2% | 42 | $277 | Minimal |
| 77010 | Downtown Core | $0 | $0 | +5.2% | 24 | $0 | Minimal |
| 77018 | Garden Oaks / Oak Forest | $543,800 | $516,920 | +5.2% | 42 | $247 | Minimal |
| 77019 | River Oaks | $724,900 | $689,068 | +5.2% | 42 | $330 | Minimal |
| 77024 | Memorial Villages | $1,164,400 | $1,106,844 | +5.2% | 42 | $529 | Minimal |
| 77027 | Galleria / Uptown | $881,700 | $838,118 | +5.2% | 42 | $401 | Minimal |
| 77046 | Greenway Plaza | $276,400 | $262,738 | +5.2% | 24 | $154 | Minimal |
| 77056 | Galleria / Post Oak | $807,300 | $767,395 | +5.2% | 42 | $367 | Minimal |
| 77059 | Clear Lake City | $395,800 | $376,236 | +5.2% | 30 | $220 | 500-yr |
| 77062 | Clear Lake Shores | $280,400 | $266,540 | +5.2% | 24 | $156 | 500-yr |
| 77079 | Memorial West / Energy Corridor | $636,100 | $604,658 | +5.2% | 42 | $289 | Minimal |
| 77094 | Energy Corridor / Cinco Ranch East | $469,300 | $446,103 | +5.2% | 30 | $261 | Minimal |
| 77098 | Upper Kirby / Montrose South | $777,700 | $739,259 | +5.2% | 42 | $354 | Minimal |
| 77316 | Montgomery North / Lake Conroe | $396,500 | $376,901 | +5.2% | 30 | $220 | Minimal |
| 77345 | Kingwood South | $370,000 | $351,711 | +5.2% | 30 | $206 | Minimal |
| 77346 | Atascocita | $291,200 | $276,806 | +5.2% | 24 | $162 | Minimal |
| 77354 | Magnolia | $379,700 | $360,932 | +5.2% | 30 | $211 | Minimal |
| 77355 | Magnolia South | $329,700 | $313,403 | +5.2% | 30 | $183 | Minimal |
| 77356 | Montgomery | $369,200 | $350,951 | +5.2% | 30 | $205 | Minimal |
| 77377 | Tomball South | $352,000 | $334,601 | +5.2% | 30 | $196 | Minimal |
| 77379 | Spring / Champions | $335,900 | $319,297 | +5.2% | 30 | $187 | Minimal |
| 77381 | The Woodlands West | $445,400 | $423,384 | +5.2% | 30 | $247 | Minimal |
| 77382 | The Woodlands North | $545,400 | $518,441 | +5.2% | 42 | $248 | Minimal |
| 77384 | Conroe South / The Woodlands Hills | $420,400 | $399,620 | +5.2% | 30 | $234 | Minimal |
| 77385 | The Woodlands East / Creekside | $294,900 | $280,323 | +5.2% | 24 | $164 | Minimal |
| 77386 | Spring / The Woodlands East | $346,300 | $329,183 | +5.2% | 30 | $192 | Minimal |
| 77388 | Spring East | $264,600 | $251,521 | +5.2% | 24 | $147 | Minimal |
| 77389 | The Woodlands South | $387,100 | $367,966 | +5.2% | 30 | $215 | Minimal |
| 77401 | Bellaire | $977,600 | $929,278 | +5.2% | 42 | $444 | Minimal |
| 77406 | Richmond / Pecan Grove | $383,400 | $364,449 | +5.2% | 30 | $213 | Minimal |
| 77407 | Richmond / Telfair | $353,800 | $336,312 | +5.2% | 30 | $197 | Minimal |
| 77429 | Cypress North | $342,300 | $325,380 | +5.2% | 30 | $190 | Minimal |
| 77433 | Cypress | $384,400 | $365,399 | +5.2% | 30 | $214 | Minimal |
| 77441 | Fulshear | $557,300 | $529,753 | +5.2% | 42 | $253 | Minimal |
| 77447 | Hockley | $296,200 | $281,559 | +5.2% | 24 | $165 | Minimal |
| 77450 | Katy | $342,000 | $325,095 | +5.2% | 30 | $190 | Minimal |
| 77459 | Missouri City / Sienna | $367,700 | $349,525 | +5.2% | 30 | $204 | Minimal |
| 77469 | Richmond South | $315,000 | $299,430 | +5.2% | 30 | $175 | Minimal |
| 77478 | Sugar Land North | $378,700 | $359,981 | +5.2% | 30 | $210 | Minimal |
| 77479 | Sugar Land West | $462,200 | $439,354 | +5.2% | 30 | $257 | Minimal |
| 77493 | Katy North / Brookshire | $321,900 | $305,989 | +5.2% | 30 | $179 | Minimal |
| 77494 | Katy West / Cinco Ranch | $450,100 | $427,852 | +5.2% | 30 | $250 | Minimal |
| 77546 | Friendswood | $354,300 | $336,787 | +5.2% | 30 | $197 | 500-yr |
| 77573 | League City | $342,000 | $325,095 | +5.2% | 30 | $190 | 500-yr |
| 77578 | Pearland West / Manvel | $359,500 | $341,730 | +5.2% | 30 | $200 | Minimal |
| 77581 | Pearland | $309,100 | $293,821 | +5.2% | 30 | $172 | Minimal |
| 77584 | Pearland South / Shadow Creek | $339,100 | $322,338 | +5.2% | 30 | $188 | 500-yr |
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Houston vs Austin vs Dallas vs San Antonio
| City | Median Home | $/sq ft | Appreciation | DOM | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $274K | $152 | 4.1% | 28 | $1,200 |
| Austin | $420K | $225 | 2.8% | 45 | $1,450 |
| Dallas | $290K | $178 | 3.5% | 32 | $1,300 |
| San Antonio | $245K | $142 | 3.2% | 35 | $1,100 |
Sources: Zillow, Redfin, Texas A&M Real Estate Center (2025 estimates).
New Construction Corridors
Katy / Cinco Ranch
The Woodlands / Conroe
Flood Zone Guide by Zip Code
Houston's flat terrain and clay soil make flooding a critical factor in real estate decisions. FEMA designates flood zones as follows:
- • Zone AE (100-year floodplain): 1% annual chance of flooding. Flood insurance required for federally-backed mortgages. Common along Buffalo Bayou, Clear Creek, and the Ship Channel.
- • Zone X (500-year / shaded): 0.2% annual chance. Insurance recommended but not required. Found in parts of Clear Lake, Pearland, and League City.
- • Zone X (unshaded / Minimal): Low risk. Most of Katy, The Woodlands, and western suburbs fall in this category.
Since Hurricane Harvey (2017), Harris County has invested over $2.5 billion in flood mitigation through the Harris County Flood Control District's bond program. Always check FEMA flood maps before purchasing.
Investor-Friendly Zip Codes
Houston's strong rental market and relatively low entry prices make several zip codes attractive for real estate investors:
- • 77087 (South Houston): Entry-level homes under $180K with strong rental demand from Medical Center workers.
- • 77033 (South Park): Low prices with proximity to NRG Stadium and the Medical Center corridor.
- • 77076 (Aldine): Affordable homes near IAH Airport with steady rental yields.
- • 77051 (South Acres): Gentrifying area with values trending upward.
- • 77003 (EaDo/East End): Urban infill near downtown with strong appreciation and new development.
Cap rates in these areas typically range from 6–9%, compared to 3–5% in premium suburbs. Always factor in flood insurance, property taxes (2.0–2.5%), and property management costs.