The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77320 sells for about $250,072, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,619 a month.
ZIP 77320 — Huntsville
The 77320 housing market shows modest growth with a median sale price of $250,072, reflecting a 2.8% year-over-year increase. Market activity has slowed compared to the previous year, with fewer homes sold and a longer time on market, indicating a shift toward a more balanced or cooling environment.
This area is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a more affordable, semi-rural lifestyle with proximity to regional employment centers in Huntsville.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 77320, Walker County TX
Huntsville serves as a regional hub with significant institutional presence, including Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which anchor the local economy.
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).
The area is primarily car-dependent, with I-45 serving as the primary corridor for regional access toward the Houston metropolitan area.
The area features access to Huntsville State Park and various outdoor recreational opportunities, including proximity to Lake Livingston and local golf facilities.
The rental market is influenced by the student population and institutional employees, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The economy is heavily anchored by Sam Houston State University and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, providing a stable employment base.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-45 providing the main north-south artery for the region.
The Walker County Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, including the Huntsville area.
Parcels are subject to various taxing entities, including the Huntsville Independent School District and Walker County jurisdictions.
Data aggregated from Walker County census profiles.
- The Christmas Village4.213.8 mi
- Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum4.57.9 mi
- Elliott T. Bowers Stadium4.57.8 mi
- Walker County Fair Association4.510.4 mi
- Honey's Coffee and Biscuits4.719.9 mi
- Hilltop Icehouse4.618 mi
- Texas Prison Museum4.77.2 mi
- Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park4.37.1 mi
- Eastham Thomason Park4.56.9 mi
- CineStar of Huntsville4.28.1 mi
- HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas4.87.2 mi
- Sam Houston Statue4.711.3 mi
- Texas Prison Museum4.77.2 mi
- Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library4.87.8 mi
- Kim's Home and Garden Center, Inc.4.68.7 mi
- HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas4.87.2 mi
- Kate Barr Ross Memorial Park4.37.1 mi
- Eastham Thomason Park4.56.9 mi
- Duck Pond4.87.8 mi
- Emancipation Park4.56.6 mi
- Outback Campground & Marina4.514 mi
- Harmon Creek Marina and Campground4.45.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.18.5 mi
- Marshalls4.48.6 mi
- Brookshire Brothers3.911.8 mi
- Brookshire Brothers4.37.8 mi
- Dollar General48.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large state park offering hiking, biking, and water activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.