The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77518 sells for about $214,000, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 77518 — Bacliff
The 77518 housing market is currently stable, characterized by a balance between coastal lifestyle appeal and industrial-driven demand. While median prices have seen moderate growth over the last decade, the market is currently experiencing a slight year-over-year price correction. Inventory levels remain sufficient, and the area continues to attract buyers looking for affordable alternatives to more expensive bayfront communities.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and commuters seeking coastal access and proximity to industrial employment centers without the premium pricing of neighboring waterfront communities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% 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 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 11.2%/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 10.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77518, Galveston County TX
Crime in Bacliff is generally consistent with regional averages for unincorporated Galveston County, though property crime remains a primary concern for residents.
Schools serving the area are part of the Dickinson Independent School District, which maintains a standard accountability rating within the state framework.
The area is located in a high-risk coastal flood zone along Galveston Bay, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the petrochemical industrial corridor along the Houston Ship Channel and ongoing residential infill 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 utilize Highway 146 for access to major employment hubs in the Bay Area and Houston, with travel times varying significantly based on traffic.
The area features direct access to Galveston Bay for fishing and boating, with local parks and proximity to the Kemah Boardwalk for dining and entertainment.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal coastal rentals, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical industry and maritime logistics along the Galveston Bay shoreline.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with Highway 146 serving as the primary arterial corridor.
Development is focused on residential infill and infrastructure upgrades to support regional growth.
The Galveston Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Dickinson ISD taxes and various municipal utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's location in a high-risk wind and flood zone.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77518 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.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.53.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.98.1 mi
- Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park4.517.7 mi
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier4.418.9 mi
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston4.118 mi
- Sri Meenakshi Devasthanam4.819 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.48.4 mi
- Chicken N Pickle - Webster4.48.2 mi
- Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds4.412.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Friendswood4.410.5 mi
- Space Center Houston4.67.7 mi
- Kemah Boardwalk4.53.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.98.1 mi
- Lagoonfest Texas3.47.5 mi
- Cinemark NASA and XD4.48.7 mi
- Space Center Houston4.67.7 mi
- NASA Mission Control Center4.87.4 mi
- Lone Star Flight Museum4.813.5 mi
- Galveston Seawall4.718.8 mi
- Galveston Railroad Museum4.517.6 mi
- Sylvan Beach Park4.510.4 mi
- Texas City Dike4.69.8 mi
- Clear Lake Park4.76.7 mi
- Stevenson Park4.812.7 mi
- Challenger Seven Memorial Park4.79.3 mi
- Pier 214.517.7 mi
- Galveston Yacht Marina4.417.9 mi
- Lakewood Yacht Club4.74.8 mi
- Houston Yacht Club4.77.9 mi
- Watergate Yachting Center4.64.5 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.48.4 mi
- Bay Oaks Country Club4.510.6 mi
- Bay Forest Golf Course4.39.8 mi
- Magnolia Creek Golf Club4.69.9 mi
- Beacon Lakes Golf Club3.26.2 mi
- Baybrook Mall4.510.4 mi
- Tanger Outlets Houston4.57.2 mi
- Rose's Seafood Inc4.63.9 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.310 mi
- Pier 84.34.2 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.420.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary recreational anchor for fishing and boating.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 40.1% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $299,900 (40.1% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $299,900 (+40.1% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.