The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77547 sells for about $199,999, or $168 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 $1,650 a month.
ZIP 77547 — Galena Park
The housing market in 77547 remains stable, driven by consistent demand from the local industrial workforce. While inventory is limited, price growth has moderated compared to previous years, reflecting broader regional trends. Specific figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on current local market reports.
This ZIP is well-suited for industrial-sector workers and families seeking proximity to the Houston Ship Channel and relatively affordable housing compared to the broader metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 6.1% · poverty 18.4% — 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 10.2%/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 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77547, Harris County TX
Crime rates in Galena Park are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Galena Park Independent School District, which maintains a diverse student population and varying performance ratings across its campuses.
The area is located in a low-lying region near the Houston Ship Channel, making it susceptible to flood risks during heavy rainfall and tropical storm events.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the industrial and petrochemical sectors surrounding the Houston Ship Channel, which serves as a major employment anchor for the region.
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 I-10 or the East Loop (I-610) to reach major employment hubs in Downtown Houston and the surrounding industrial corridors.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the Buffalo Bayou trail system, with additional shopping and dining options available in nearby Houston neighborhoods.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from industrial workers, with a mix of single-family homes and older multi-family complexes.
The economy is dominated by the petrochemical, shipping, and logistics industries centered around the Port of Houston and the Houston Ship Channel.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-10 and I-610, facilitating access to the broader Houston metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on industrial expansion and infrastructure improvements related to the Port of Houston.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county, including this ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Galena Park ISD, Harris County, and various special utility and flood control districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designation and proximity to industrial hazard zones.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77547 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.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.518.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.916.9 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.17.7 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.56.4 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.46.8 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.610.7 mi
- Daikin Park4.76.9 mi
- Toyota Center4.67.3 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.57 mi
- POST Houston4.67.6 mi
- Houston Zoo4.69 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.88.9 mi
- Discovery Green4.77.1 mi
- Hermann Park4.79 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.88.9 mi
- Space Center Houston4.615.5 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.88.9 mi
- POST Houston4.67.6 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.88.9 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.46.8 mi
- Discovery Green4.77.1 mi
- Hermann Park4.79 mi
- MemorialPark4.812.2 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.78.2 mi
- Levy Park4.810.9 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.511.7 mi
- East River 94.45.6 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.412.1 mi
- Puttery4.78.3 mi
- Golf Club of Houston4.212.9 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.49.7 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.39.5 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.39.6 mi
- Sprouts Farmers Market4.59.8 mi
- Almeda Mall3.98 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport418.6 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.46.7 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.818.7 mi
- Ember3.118.3 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.818.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Community resource center serving the local population.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 17.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — 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 $235,000 (17.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $235,000 (+17.5% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.