The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77019 sells for about $340,000, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.6%), a market in balance. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,959 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Houston, Texas (city-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 77019 — Houston
The 77019 housing market remains highly resilient, characterized by low inventory and strong demand for luxury properties. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth, driven by the area's prestige and proximity to major employment hubs. Despite higher interest rates, the market continues to move quickly, reflecting the exclusive nature of the neighborhood.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent professionals, executives, and established families who prioritize proximity to downtown and the Texas Medical Center. It attracts buyers seeking luxury, prestige, and walkability to high-end retail and green spaces.
Median prices moved up 0.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 6.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 9.1% — 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 5.4%/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 6.6%/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 77019, Harris County TX
The area experiences property crime rates consistent with dense urban Houston neighborhoods, though violent crime remains lower than the city-wide average. Residents generally report feeling safe in the established residential enclaves of River Oaks and surrounding areas.
The ZIP is served by highly-rated public schools within the Houston Independent School District, including top-tier magnet and neighborhood programs that are considered among the best in the city.
The area is subject to flood risk associated with heavy rainfall events common in the Houston region, with specific parcels located within designated floodplains. Insurance premiums reflect these environmental risks and the high value of the housing stock.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the downtown Houston employment core and the Texas Medical Center. Development is characterized by high-end infill projects and the redevelopment of older estates into luxury multi-family and single-family residences.
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 enjoy excellent access to downtown Houston via Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, with most commutes to the central business district taking under 15 minutes by car.
The area features premier access to Buffalo Bayou Park, offering extensive hike and bike trails, and is minutes away from the upscale shopping and dining districts of River Oaks Shopping Center and Highland Village.
The rental market is robust, driven by high-income professionals and empty nesters seeking luxury amenities in a central location. Vacancy pressure is moderate due to a steady supply of new high-end apartment developments.
The economy is anchored by the energy sector, healthcare, and professional services, with significant employment hubs in nearby Downtown and the Texas Medical Center.
The area is highly accessible via major thoroughfares like Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, with limited but functional public transit access to the downtown core.
Development is focused on high-density luxury residential projects and the modernization of existing commercial corridors.
The Harris Central Appraisal District performs annual market-value assessments for all residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Houston ISD taxes and various municipal utility district levies for flood control and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood risk and the high replacement cost of luxury residential assets.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau 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.
- Downtown Aquarium4.12.8 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.54 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.44.1 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.62.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.24 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.64.6 mi
- Daikin Park4.73.4 mi
- Toyota Center4.63 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.53.2 mi
- POST Houston4.63 mi
- Houston Zoo4.62.8 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.82.4 mi
- Discovery Green4.73.2 mi
- Hermann Park4.72.9 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.82.2 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.82.4 mi
- POST Houston4.63 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.82.2 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.44.1 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.62.5 mi
- Discovery Green4.73.2 mi
- Hermann Park4.72.9 mi
- MemorialPark4.82.1 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.72.3 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park4.73.1 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.52 mi
- East River 94.44.9 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.47 mi
- Puttery4.72.4 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course4.33.1 mi
- The Galleria4.53.2 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.57.8 mi
- PlazAmericas4.16.9 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.69.1 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.44.5 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport417.3 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.410.9 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.814.9 mi
- Ember3.116.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A 160-acre urban park featuring extensive hike and bike trails and skyline views.
Historic retail destination featuring luxury boutiques and fine dining.
Exclusive private club serving as a social anchor for the neighborhood.
No county-record distress flags across 5 researched properties on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price diverges 82.7% from the nearest retained anchor (researched-property base layer) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $927,300 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center. Validation: the flagged $1,263,000 could not be independently corroborated and was removed pending review (no prior-cycle value to revert to); the case is under review in the Command Center.