The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77066 sells for about $245,033, or $130 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 77066 — Houston
The 77066 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with a median price of $245,033 and a moderate pace of sales. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive for well-priced inventory, driven by steady demand from families and commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking relatively affordable housing options in the northern Houston suburbs with access to established school districts and major transit corridors.
Median prices moved down 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 6.0%/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 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77066, Harris County TX
Crime rates in the 77066 area are generally consistent with broader Houston suburban trends, with property crime being the primary concern. Residents are advised to monitor local precinct reports for specific neighborhood-level safety updates.
Schools serving the 77066 area are primarily part of the Klein Independent School District, which is generally regarded as a stable district with a mix of high-performing and average-rated campuses.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast flood and wind risks; property owners are encouraged to verify their specific parcel's flood zone status and maintain adequate wind and flood insurance coverage.
The area benefits from its proximity to the FM 1960 corridor and access to major employment hubs in North Houston and The Woodlands, with ongoing residential infill and commercial 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 typically rely on I-45 or SH 249 for access to downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor, with commute times varying significantly based on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features several local parks and green spaces, with proximity to larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers along the FM 1960 and Champions Forest corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and commuters, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes maintaining moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Houston energy, healthcare, and logistics sectors, with significant employment opportunities accessible via major highway corridors.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with transit access provided by limited METRO bus routes connecting to the regional network.
Development is focused on residential infill and the modernization of aging commercial retail centers along major thoroughfares.
The Harris Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, with annual valuations based on market data and property characteristics.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including MUDs for water and sewer services and emergency service districts for fire protection.
Property insurance premiums in the region have seen upward pressure due to increased weather-related claims and rising replacement costs.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Large regional park with sports fields, trails, and picnic areas.
Major retail and dining hub serving the surrounding communities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.