The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18831 sells for about $248,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $845 a month.
ZIP 18831 — Milan
The housing market in 77346 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, supported by the area's proximity to major employment hubs like Generation Park. While inventory remains tight, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, reflecting a balanced environment for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking suburban space and commuters who prioritize access to the Houston employment core while desiring a master-planned community environment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 6.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77346, Harris County TX
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area generally reports low violent crime rates compared to the broader Houston metropolitan region, with property crime remaining the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving this area are part of the Humble Independent School District, which maintains a generally positive reputation with several campuses receiving high accountability ratings from the state.
The region is subject to flood risk associated with heavy rainfall events and tropical storms, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Generation Park mixed-use development and ongoing residential expansion in the Lake Houston area, supported by major infrastructure improvements along the Beltway 8 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by a combination of the school district, county, and local municipal utility districts (MUDs), which fund essential infrastructure and services for the developing suburban landscape.
Residents primarily commute via I-69/US-59 or the Sam Houston Tollway, with typical drive times to downtown Houston ranging from 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area offers access to Lake Houston for boating and fishing, as well as numerous community parks, hike-and-bike trails, and proximity to major retail centers like Deerbrook Mall.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and commuters, with a mix of single-family home rentals and newer apartment complexes maintaining moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the energy sector, logistics, and retail, with significant employment growth driven by the expansion of the Generation Park business district.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-69 and the Sam Houston Tollway, facilitating regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential development continues in the northern sections of the ZIP, with planned infrastructure upgrades to manage increased traffic volume.
Parcels are subject to various MUDs and the Humble Independent School District, which provide specific utility and educational funding.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the prevalence of severe weather events in the Gulf Coast region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Major recreational hub for boating and fishing.
Local community green space with sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.