The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77350 sells for about $245,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 77350 — Leggett
The housing market in 77350 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by local demand and limited inventory. While sales volume is steady, the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and regional economic shifts in the timber and tourism sectors.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and retirees seeking an affordable, lake-adjacent lifestyle with a small-town atmosphere and relatively low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.8% — 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 6.8%/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 5.7%/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 77350, Polk County TX
Crime rates in the Livingston area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural East Texas, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Livingston Independent School District, which maintains a standard accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency.
The area is subject to regional flood risks associated with the Trinity River basin and Lake Livingston, with wind and storm damage being the primary insurance-related hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by the timber industry, local government services, and tourism related to Lake Livingston, with steady but modest residential development.
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 experience short commute times, averaging under 20 minutes, with primary access via US Highway 59 and US Highway 190.
The area is anchored by Lake Livingston, offering extensive boating, fishing, and camping, alongside local parks and community-focused shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited vacancy, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and short-term vacation properties near the lake.
The local economy is anchored by the Livingston ISD, Polk County government, and regional healthcare services, supported by a strong timber and outdoor recreation sector.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-59 serving as the primary corridor for regional transit toward Houston.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and commercial growth along the US-59 and US-190 corridors.
The Polk Central Appraisal District manages annual property assessments based on market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Parcels are subject to Livingston ISD taxes and may fall within specific water or utility districts serving the Lake Livingston area.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure, with many properties requiring flood insurance due to proximity to the lake.
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.
A major reservoir offering fishing, boating, and recreational water sports.
A central community park featuring trails, sports fields, and event spaces.
State-managed facility providing camping, hiking, and lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.