The story of this market
The typical home in Humble, Texas sells for about $276,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 6.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,370 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Humble, Texas
The Humble housing market is currently experiencing a price correction, with the median sale price down 6.4% year-over-year to $276,000. While inventory levels have increased, the city remains a key residential hub for the Houston area, supported by ongoing infrastructure projects and a stable local economy. Market conditions reflect a broader regional trend of cooling prices following a period of rapid appreciation.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Humble yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 6.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.3% · poverty 18.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A central municipal park providing green space and recreational facilities for local residents.
A major reservoir serving as a primary regional amenity for boating, fishing, and outdoor leisure.
Humble is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with relatively affordable housing compared to the broader Houston metro, while also attracting investors looking for steady rental demand.
Humble ISD serves the area and has demonstrated academic improvement, with a significant increase in the number of campuses achieving A or B ratings in recent accountability cycles.
Humble is positioned along major highway corridors including US-59/I-69, facilitating regional access to downtown Houston and the surrounding suburban network.
Humble offers residents access to local green spaces like Humble City Park and proximity to the expansive Lake Houston, which provides significant water-based recreational opportunities.
The rental market in Humble is characterized by a median gross rent of $1,370, reflecting a mix of suburban housing stock that serves both long-term residents and those commuting to nearby employment centers.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and services, with significant employment influence from the nearby George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the broader Houston industrial base.
Humble serves as a commercial hub for the Lake Houston area, benefiting from proximity to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and ongoing infrastructure expansions that support regional connectivity.
Development activity is focused on mixed-use expansion and residential growth, particularly in the areas surrounding the Lake Houston corridor.
Parcels in Humble are subject to various special districts, including MUDs (Municipal Utility Districts) that provide water and sewer infrastructure, as well as regional flood control and hospital districts.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.