The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77015 sells for about $220,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,000 a month.
ZIP 77015 — Houston
The 77015 housing market is currently stable, with median prices hovering around $220,000 and a moderate supply of inventory. Market activity is driven by local workforce demand near the Houston Ship Channel, though price growth has softened slightly year-over-year. Some figures, such as specific monthly closed sales counts, were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for working-class families and commuters seeking proximity to the industrial hubs of eastern Houston and affordable entry-level homeownership.
Median prices moved down 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% 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 6.2% · poverty 18.5% — a mixed stability 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 6.4%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77015, Harris County TX
Crime rates in the 77015 area are generally higher than the national average, consistent with broader trends in eastern Houston.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Galena Park Independent School District, which maintains a diverse student population and varying performance ratings.
The area is located in a region prone to heavy rainfall and hurricane-related flooding, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Houston Ship Channel and industrial sectors, with ongoing residential demand from the workforce.
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).
Residents typically commute via I-10 or the East Freeway toward downtown Houston, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional green spaces and shopping centers along the I-10 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the population living in multi-family or rental-occupied single-family homes.
The economy is heavily anchored by the Houston Ship Channel, petrochemical industries, and logistics/warehousing sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10 and Beltway 8, facilitating regional transit.
Development is largely focused on industrial expansion and maintenance of existing residential infrastructure.
Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax laws.
Parcels are subject to Galena Park ISD, Harris County, and various municipal utility districts (MUDs).
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood and windstorm risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.517.9 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.917.7 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.111.6 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.510.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.410.4 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.615.3 mi
- Daikin Park4.710.9 mi
- Toyota Center4.611.3 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.511.1 mi
- POST Houston4.611.4 mi
- Discovery Green4.711.2 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.111.6 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.510.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.410.4 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.712.1 mi
- Space Center Houston4.615.7 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.813.3 mi
- POST Houston4.611.4 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.813.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.410.4 mi
- Discovery Green4.711.2 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.712.1 mi
- Houston Botanic Garden4.68 mi
- Eleanor Tinsley Park4.712.3 mi
- Sylvan Beach Park4.512.7 mi
- East River 94.49.4 mi
- Puttery4.712.1 mi
- Golf Club of Houston4.211.9 mi
- Gus Wortham Park Golf Course4.38.2 mi
- The Battleground Golf Course3.65.5 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.412.7 mi
- Almeda Mall3.910.6 mi
- Randalls4.112.1 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.66.4 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.52.7 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport418.4 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.410.5 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.819.5 mi
- Ember3.118.1 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.818.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major retail and dining hub serving the eastern Houston area.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).