The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77496 sells for about $449,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
ZIP 77496 — Sugar Land
The housing market in 77496 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes in master-planned communities. While inventory levels are moderate, the area's strong school ratings and economic stability continue to support price appreciation. Buyers remain active, though the pace of sales has normalized compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, master-planned community amenities, and a suburban lifestyle within commuting distance of Houston.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 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 3.2% · poverty 4.1% — 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 5.5%/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 5.4%/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 77496, Fort Bend County TX
Crime rates in this area remain low compared to the broader Houston metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District, which is recognized for strong academic performance.
The region is subject to flood risk associated with heavy rainfall events and tropical storms, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Sugar Land business corridor and major corporate headquarters, with ongoing residential development in master-planned communities.
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 primarily commute via US-59/I-69 toward the Houston employment core, with commute times typically ranging from 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive master-planned amenities including community parks, walking trails, and proximity to major shopping centers like First Colony Mall.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for single-family homes, with stable vacancy rates and consistent rent growth driven by the area's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, energy, and professional services, with significant employment hubs located in Sugar Land and the nearby Energy Corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-59 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to Houston.
Development is focused on high-density mixed-use projects near the city center and continued expansion of residential infrastructure.
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, with annual valuations based on market data and property characteristics.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) for water/sewer and the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement Districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood risk and the potential for wind damage from Gulf Coast weather events.
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.
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- Children's Museum Houston4.616.6 mi
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston4.314.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.215 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.614.3 mi
- Daikin Park4.719.2 mi
- Toyota Center4.618.6 mi
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- POST Houston4.619 mi
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- AMC Fountains 184.43.4 mi
- AMC First Colony 244.13.1 mi
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- TPC Houston4.44.6 mi
- Sharpstown Park Golf Course48.4 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.512.1 mi
- First Colony Mall4.42.8 mi
- PlazAmericas4.19.2 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.611.5 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.57.8 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport430.8 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.421.8 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.827.1 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park with trails and lake access.
Major regional shopping and dining destination.
Home to the Sugar Land Space Cowboys minor league baseball team.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 39.2% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $625,000 (39.2% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $625,000 (+39.2% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.