The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77568 sells for about $229,000, or $156 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 60 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,524 a month.
ZIP 77568 — La Marque
The 77568 housing market shows steady growth driven by its affordability relative to the broader Houston metro area. While coastal insurance costs and hazard risks remain a factor, consistent demand from the local industrial workforce supports stable property values and moderate sales activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to the major employment hubs of the Houston-Galveston region.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 60 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · 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 7.0%/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 6.7%/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 77568, Galveston County TX
Crime rates in La Marque are generally comparable to regional averages for the Gulf Coast area, with ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address property-related incidents.
Schools serving the 77568 area are primarily part of the La Marque ISD and Texas City ISD, with performance ratings varying by individual campus.
The area is located in a coastal region prone to hurricane and tropical storm activity, necessitating flood insurance and adherence to strict windstorm building codes.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the industrial hubs of Texas City and the broader Houston-Galveston petrochemical corridor, with ongoing 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).
Residents typically commute via I-45 toward the Houston employment core or locally within the Galveston County industrial sector.
The area offers access to local parks, proximity to Galveston Bay for water-based recreation, and various shopping centers within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from workers in the nearby petrochemical and maritime industries.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical industry, maritime logistics, and healthcare services centered in the Galveston County area.
The area is served by I-45, providing a primary corridor for regional transit and commuting to Houston and Galveston.
Development pipeline includes several new residential subdivisions and mixed-use projects aimed at supporting the growing population.
The Galveston Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, utilizing market-based valuation methods.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including MUDs for utility infrastructure and local school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring specialized wind and flood coverage.
Texas continues to see strong net domestic migration, with the Gulf Coast region attracting residents for its affordability and job market.
Texas operates under a non-judicial foreclosure doctrine, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted loans.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard property disclosure notice detailing the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Texas Demographics by Cubit.
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.
Community park offering recreational facilities and green space.
Provides access to fishing, boating, and coastal recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).