The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77590 sells for about $217,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.24% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $900 a month.
ZIP 77590 — Texas City
The 77590 housing market shows moderate activity with a median listing price of $217,000. Market data indicates a year-over-year price increase of 10.24% for sold homes, though specific metrics like months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are not currently published for this ZIP. The area remains an affordable option within Galveston County, driven by its industrial employment base.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and workforce commuters seeking affordability compared to the broader Houston-Galveston metro area.
Median prices moved up 10.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 77590, Galveston County TX
Texas City is a major industrial hub with significant petrochemical and port-related economic activity.
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 Galveston or Houston employment corridors.
The area features proximity to Galveston Bay, local parks, and waterfront recreational activities.
The rental market is active with a mix of apartment and single-family options, serving a workforce-heavy demographic.
The economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry, port operations, and healthcare services.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
- Kemah Boardwalk4.512.6 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Webster3.914.7 mi
- Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park4.58.8 mi
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier4.410.5 mi
- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston4.19.1 mi
- Topgolf Webster4.414.9 mi
- Chicken N Pickle - Webster4.414.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Friendswood4.417.5 mi
- Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort4.610.1 mi
- Clear Creek ISD Challenger Columbia Stadium4.615.6 mi
- Kemah Boardwalk4.512.6 mi
- Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park4.58.8 mi
- Lagoonfest Texas3.47.9 mi
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier4.410.5 mi
- Galveston Seawall4.710.7 mi
- Space Center Houston4.615.5 mi
- NASA Mission Control Center4.815.5 mi
- Galveston Seawall4.710.7 mi
- Galveston Railroad Museum4.59.4 mi
- Bishop’s Palace4.610.3 mi
- Moody Gardens Attractions Theme Park4.58.8 mi
- Texas City Dike4.62.4 mi
- Seawolf Park4.49.4 mi
- Galveston Naval Museum4.79.4 mi
- Stewart Beach4.411 mi
- The West End Marina and Restaurants4.218.2 mi
- Waterman's Restaurant4.312.4 mi
- Pier 214.59.5 mi
- Galveston Yacht Marina4.410.1 mi
- Lakewood Yacht Club4.713.6 mi
- Moody Gardens Golf Course - Driving Range & Restaurant4.39 mi
- Beacon Lakes Golf Club3.211.3 mi
- Bayou City Golf course3.83.7 mi
- South Shore Harbour Country Club4.412.8 mi
- Tanger Outlets Houston4.58.5 mi
- Rose's Seafood Inc4.612.8 mi
- Shrimp N Stuff4.49.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.2 mi
- Katie's Seafood Market4.69.6 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.427.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major recreational landmark extending into Galveston Bay.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).