The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77091 sells for about $340,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.06% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,200 a month.
ZIP 77091 — Houston
The 77091 housing market is currently experiencing a slight cooling, evidenced by a year-over-year decline in median listing prices and a moderate inventory of active listings. While the area remains an affordable option within the Houston market, high flood risk and lower school ratings continue to influence buyer sentiment. Market activity is driven by steady demand for entry-level housing, though price growth has plateaued compared to previous years.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing, as it offers lower price points compared to more affluent Houston suburbs.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 24.5% — 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 12.0%/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 11.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77091, Harris County TX
Crime rates in the 77091 area remain a significant concern, with reported incidents of property and violent crime consistently higher than the regional average for Harris County.
Public schools serving the 77091 ZIP code generally receive lower performance ratings compared to the broader Houston Independent School District, reflecting ongoing challenges in academic achievement.
The area is located within a high-risk flood zone, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties and presenting ongoing concerns regarding storm-water management.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Houston employment hubs, though the area itself lacks large-scale corporate headquarters or significant new commercial infrastructure projects.
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 face a 25-35 minute commute by car to downtown Houston, with limited direct access to high-frequency public transit corridors.
The area features several local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of larger regional greenbelts and shopping centers along the I-45 and US-290 corridors.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant presence of individual investors and a steady trajectory of rent growth.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Houston industrial and energy sectors, with many residents commuting to nearby manufacturing and logistics hubs.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with primary access provided by the I-45 and US-290 highway corridors.
Development is largely characterized by infill residential projects and minor commercial upgrades along major thoroughfares.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, which are subject to annual review and protest cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the Houston Independent School District and Harris County Flood Control District.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's flood risk and the general volatility of the Texas homeowners insurance market.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 77091 profile.
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.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for the community.
Offers extensive hike and bike trails connecting to the broader Houston trail network.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.