The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77437 sells for about $180,000, or $131 per square foot.
Prices are down 34.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 136 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $961 a month.
ZIP 77437 — El Campo
The housing market in 77437 is currently experiencing significant downward pressure on prices, with a substantial year-over-year decline in median sale prices. Market activity is characterized by low competitiveness and extended time on market for listings. These conditions suggest a cooling period for the local real estate sector.
This area is suitable for those seeking a rural or small-town Texas lifestyle, appealing to families and individuals looking for more affordable housing options compared to larger metropolitan centers.
Median prices moved down 34.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 136 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-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) · poverty 10.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 77437
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 offers local shopping, dining, and parks, with a walkability score characterized as somewhat walkable.
The local economy is supported by a mix of small-town commerce and regional services typical of the Wharton County area.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates via CensusDepth.
Public parks are available within the El Campo community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.