The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77028 sells for about $243,928, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,750 a month.
ZIP 77028 — Houston
The 77028 housing market shows modest price appreciation with a median sale price of $243,928, though data varies significantly by source. Market activity is somewhat competitive, driven by demand for affordable housing, but high poverty rates and lower school performance remain structural challenges. Several metrics, such as months of supply and specific price-cut percentages, were not available at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing, as well as renters looking for proximity to Houston's employment centers.
Median prices moved up 6.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 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 8.4% · poverty 33.4% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77028, Harris County TX
Schools in this area are generally characterized by lower performance ratings compared to the broader Houston region.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast flood and wind risks; insurance availability and premiums are influenced by regional climate exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Houston's industrial and logistics corridors, though large-scale new development remains limited within the ZIP boundaries.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commutes to downtown Houston and surrounding employment hubs via major highway corridors.
Local amenities include neighborhood parks and community centers, with broader shopping and dining options accessible in adjacent Houston districts.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied households with median rents around $1,750, reflecting steady demand for affordable housing.
The local economy is tied to the broader Houston industrial and service sectors, with many residents commuting to nearby logistics and manufacturing hubs.
The area is served by Houston's regional highway network, providing access to the city's employment core.
Development activity is primarily focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial improvements.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, hospital, and flood control districts typical of Harris County.
Property insurance premiums are impacted by regional hazard exposure, including flood and wind risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and City-Data 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 Aquarium4.17.2 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.56.7 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.45.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.610 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.211.7 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.613 mi
- Daikin Park4.77 mi
- Toyota Center4.67.6 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.57.4 mi
- POST Houston4.67 mi
- Houston Zoo4.610.6 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.810.2 mi
- Discovery Green4.77.4 mi
- Hermann Park4.710.6 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.810.1 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.810.2 mi
- POST Houston4.67 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.810.1 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.45.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.610 mi
- Discovery Green4.77.4 mi
- Hermann Park4.710.6 mi
- MemorialPark4.810.9 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.77.6 mi
- Levy Park4.811.1 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.510.2 mi
- East River 94.45.9 mi
- Puttery4.77.4 mi
- Golf Club of Houston4.26.3 mi
- Hermann Park Golf Course4.310.3 mi
- The Galleria4.512.9 mi
- Deerbrook Mall4.312.1 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.46.3 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.512.4 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.39.1 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport411.6 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.413 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.812 mi
- Ember3.111.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small community green spaces serving local residents.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).