The basics
Total Population
38,721
Median Age
34.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$411,800
Median Property Tax
$5,637
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.97
Median Rent
$1,346
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Pandemic Gain %
66%
Recession Drop %
4.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
93.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
47.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
71.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
112.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
10.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
55
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
57.4
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 77042: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 77042?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 77042 is $411,800, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 77042?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 77042 is $5,637, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 77042 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 77042 cost about 6.97× the median household income, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 77042?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 77042 is $1,346 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 77042?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 77042 have moved 41% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 77042?
- ZIP Code 77042 averages 71.1°F year-round, summer highs near 93.8°F, winter lows around 47.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 77042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 77042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →