The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77580 sells for about $385,500, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $2,150 a month.
ZIP 77580 — Mont Belvieu
The housing market in 77580 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand, driven by the area's strong school district and industrial employment base. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting a healthy balance between supply and buyer interest. Note that some specific market metrics like active inventory are based on current portal listings as official monthly closed-sale reports for this specific ZIP are limited.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the energy and industrial sectors who prioritize high-performing schools and a suburban lifestyle over proximity to the urban core.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 4.5% — 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 6.7%/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 6.2%/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 77580, Texas
Crime rates in Mont Belvieu are generally lower than the Texas state average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
The area is served by the Barbers Hill Independent School District, which is highly regarded and consistently receives top accountability ratings from the state.
The region faces significant flood risk due to its proximity to the Gulf Coast and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by the petrochemical industry and expansion of industrial facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, supporting steady 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).
Commuters primarily rely on I-10 for access to the Houston employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Residents have access to local parks, the Mont Belvieu City Park, and proximity to Trinity Bay for water-based recreation, with limited large-scale shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand from industrial workers, with rents trending upward due to limited supply.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical and energy sectors, with major employers including regional industrial plants and the local school district.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-10 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the broader Houston metro region.
Development is focused on expanding residential infrastructure to accommodate population growth, with several new subdivisions currently in the planning or approval phase.
The Chambers County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing market-based valuation methods for residential and industrial properties.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including MUDs for water and sewer services and the Barbers Hill ISD for educational funding.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional wind and flood risk, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
The state continues to experience strong net domestic migration, driven by job growth and a relatively lower cost of living compared to other major U.S. states.
Texas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for expedited processes under the terms of the deed of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice detailing the condition of the property, including known defects and flood history.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77580 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.
Features sports fields, walking trails, and community event spaces.
A public 18-hole course serving the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).