The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77086 sells for about $223,000, or $141 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.89%), a market in balance. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,400 a month.
ZIP 77086 — Houston
The 77086 housing market is currently stable, with home values showing minor fluctuations and a moderate pace of sales. The market is driven by demand for affordable housing options in the Northwest Houston area, though inventory remains constrained. Figures for active listings and specific price-cut percentages are not explicitly published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters seeking proximity to Northwest Houston employment hubs without the premium prices of inner-loop neighborhoods.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 6.2% · poverty 11.7% — 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 5.6%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77086, Harris County TX
Crime rates in the 77086 area are generally higher than the national average, consistent with broader trends in parts of Northwest Houston.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Aldine Independent School District, which faces ongoing challenges in academic performance ratings.
The area is subject to flood risks common to the Houston region, necessitating flood insurance for many properties located in or near designated floodplains.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major industrial and logistics hubs in Northwest Houston, though residential development is largely built-out.
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 the Sam Houston Tollway (Beltway 8) and Highway 249 for access to major employment centers like Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor.
The area features local neighborhood parks and is within a short drive of larger regional green spaces and shopping centers along the Beltway 8 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for multi-family and single-family rentals, with rents showing moderate growth and low vacancy rates.
The local economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and retail sectors, benefiting from its strategic location near major highway interchanges.
The area is heavily dependent on private vehicle transportation, with primary access provided by the Sam Houston Tollway and local arterial roads.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial logistics facilities along the Beltway 8 corridor.
The Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) manages property assessments, which are updated annually based on market value.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including MUDs for water and sewer services and the Aldine ISD for education.
Property insurance premiums in this area are influenced by regional flood and wind risk factors, leading to higher costs for many homeowners.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Texas Demographics 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.
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- Cidercade Houston4.514 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.1 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.614.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Houston - Katy Fwy4.29.2 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.616.8 mi
- Daikin Park4.713.7 mi
- Toyota Center4.613.8 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.513.9 mi
- POST Houston4.612.8 mi
- Downtown Aquarium4.112.9 mi
- MemorialPark4.810.8 mi
- Regal Edwards Houston Marq'E4.39.2 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.712.6 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown Houston 290 and XD4.44.9 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.814.8 mi
- POST Houston4.612.8 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.814.5 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.413.1 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.614.8 mi
- MemorialPark4.810.8 mi
- Buffalo Bayou Park4.712.6 mi
- Meyer Park4.76.6 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park4.712.7 mi
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center4.710.8 mi
- Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range4.510.5 mi
- Topgolf Spring4.49.7 mi
- Cypresswood Golf Club4.112.5 mi
- Puttery4.712.3 mi
- Jersey Meadow Golf Club45.5 mi
- The Galleria4.512.4 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.59.9 mi
- Willowbrook Mall4.34.2 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.610.4 mi
- The Houston Farmers Market4.49.8 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport410.2 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.422.7 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.85.9 mi
- Ember3.110 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.810.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park with trails and ponds located nearby.
Major regional shopping destination serving the Northwest Houston area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.