The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77552 sells for about $245,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 77552 — Galveston
The housing market in 77552 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market balanced. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current local market observations.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to major metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 12.4% — 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 7.8%/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 7.7%/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 77552, Liberty County TX
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with rural Texas trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools serving this ZIP are primarily part of the local independent school district, which maintains a standard accountability rating.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast wind and storm risks, with specific flood-plain designations requiring careful review of individual property elevation certificates.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional industrial hubs and agricultural support services, with steady but modest residential 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).
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment centers in larger regional cities via state highways.
Local recreation includes access to community parks, nearby fishing and boating opportunities, and small-town shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with limited new inventory.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-sector businesses supporting the surrounding rural population.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with limited public transit options available in this rural geography.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial projects along primary transit corridors.
The county appraisal district manages property assessments with a focus on market-value adjustments for residential and agricultural land.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and may fall within specific water or emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional windstorm and flood risk profiles, requiring specialized coverage in many areas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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.
Provides basic recreational facilities and green space for residents.
Access to local waterways for recreational fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.