The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77536 sells for about $271,000, or $171 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,649 a month.
ZIP 77536 — Deer Park
The housing market in 77536 is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with median prices hovering around $271,000. While the market remains competitive, year-over-year price trends show a slight decline, reflecting broader regional adjustments. Investors and buyers should note that while the area offers affordability, it requires careful underwriting due to local economic dependencies.
This area is well-suited for families and local industry workers seeking a suburban environment with proximity to major industrial employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77536, Harris County TX
The area is served by the Deer Park Independent School District, which is generally regarded as a stable district within the Houston metropolitan area.
The region is subject to hurricane and flood risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast, necessitating careful consideration of flood insurance requirements.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to the Houston Ship Channel and the petrochemical industry, which serve as primary economic anchors.
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 major highway corridors toward the Houston employment core, with travel times varying based on traffic congestion.
The area features local parks and community facilities, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts in the surrounding Houston metro area.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand, though remote landlords may face operational challenges in maintaining consistent occupancy.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry and proximity to the Houston Ship Channel, providing a steady base of industrial employment.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on regional highway networks for access to the broader Houston metropolitan area.
Development is largely focused on maintaining existing residential and industrial infrastructure within the established city limits.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to various taxing entities including the Deer Park ISD, Harris County, and potential municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's coastal proximity and associated wind and flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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 Boardwalk4.510.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.911.1 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.116.4 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.515.1 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.415.5 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.617.9 mi
- Daikin Park4.715.6 mi
- Toyota Center4.615.8 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.515.6 mi
- POST Houston4.616.3 mi
- Space Center Houston4.68.8 mi
- Kemah Boardwalk4.510.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.911.1 mi
- AMC Gulf Pointe 3047.9 mi
- Houston Botanic Garden4.69.4 mi
- Space Center Houston4.68.8 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.816.9 mi
- POST Houston4.616.3 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.817 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.415.5 mi
- Houston Botanic Garden4.69.4 mi
- Sylvan Beach Park4.56.4 mi
- Clear Lake Park4.78.3 mi
- El Franco Lee Park4.510.1 mi
- Stevenson Park4.811.9 mi
- Houston Yacht Club4.77.9 mi
- Bayland Marina4.37.2 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.411.2 mi
- Gus Wortham Park Golf Course4.312.1 mi
- The Battleground Golf Course3.61.9 mi
- Bay Oaks Country Club4.56 mi
- Golfcrest Country Club4.611.1 mi
- Baybrook Mall4.59.7 mi
- Almeda Mall3.98 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.62.1 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.59.9 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.39.9 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport425.7 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.410.2 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.826.6 mi
- Ember3.125.4 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.825.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).