The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77396 sells for about $299,900, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,900 a month.
ZIP 77396 — Humble
The 77396 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following recent volatility. While demand remains solid for well-priced inventory, the market is sensitive to interest rate shifts and regional economic factors. Buyers are finding more leverage than in previous years, as evidenced by the moderate sale-to-list ratios.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban housing with proximity to major employment hubs like the airport and Downtown Houston.
Median prices moved down 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 6.9%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77396, Harris County TX
The area is served by the Humble Independent School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hurricane exposure.
Proximity to George Bush Intercontinental Airport and major highway corridors like Beltway 8 drives consistent residential demand and commercial interest.
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 Beltway 8 or US-59, providing access to Downtown Houston and the IAH airport employment hubs.
The area features the Fall Creek golf course community, local parks, and proximity to Lake Houston for outdoor recreation.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median rent of $1,900, though vacancy rates fluctuate based on new construction inventory.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, aviation services related to IAH, and retail trade.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues along the Beltway 8 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Harris County property taxes and various Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs).
Property insurance costs are elevated due to regional hurricane and flood risk profiles.
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.
- Downtown Aquarium4.114.4 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.514.3 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.4 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.617.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.216.8 mi
- Daikin Park4.714.6 mi
- Toyota Center4.615.1 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.515 mi
- POST Houston4.614.2 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.514.3 mi
- Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve4.33.3 mi
- Mercer Botanic Gardens4.79.5 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Jacinto City and XD4.412.7 mi
- Alexander Deussen Park4.66.8 mi
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center4.75.9 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.817.6 mi
- POST Houston4.614.2 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.817.4 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.4 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.617.5 mi
- Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach4.511.3 mi
- Mercer Botanic Gardens4.79.5 mi
- Alexander Deussen Park4.66.8 mi
- Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center4.75.9 mi
- Porky's Backyard Food Truck Park4.54.4 mi
- Topgolf Spring4.412.1 mi
- Cypresswood Golf Club4.17.1 mi
- Golf Club of Houston4.21.9 mi
- Kingwood Country Club - Kingwood Clubhouse4.57.1 mi
- Tour 18 Golf Course4.33.4 mi
- Deerbrook Mall4.34.2 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.412.1 mi
- Tia Pancha4.39.3 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.59 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.510.7 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport45.8 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.421.1 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.89 mi
- Ember3.15.6 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.85.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A private golf course community and major local anchor.
Provides regional access to boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).