ZIP 77049 covers residential neighborhoods in Houston, located within Harris County, TX, part of the broader Houston housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 77049 in the Houston housing market is $242,295, with a typical rent of $1,358 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 14.9.
Key stats
- ZIP 77049 is around the 41st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 77049 is around the 40th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 14.9.
- 73 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- Typical home value
- $242,295
- Typical rent
- $1,358
- Homes for sale
- 93
- Buyer competition
- 46
- New listings
- 22
- Homes going pending
- 16
- Listings with price cuts
- 22.6%
Price and rent in ZIP 77049
ZIP 77049 is around the 41st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 77049 is around the 24th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 77049 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value fell 1.7% over the past 12 months, from $246,575 to $242,295. It rose in 1 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.0% in December 2025.
Typical rent fell 2.9% over the past 12 months, from $1,399 to $1,358. It rose in 6 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +1.4% in December 2025.
How ZIP 77049 compares to the metro
ZIP 77049's typical home value is 4.1% below the metro median of $252,640. ZIP 77049's typical rent is 12.4% below the metro median of $1,550. ZIP 77049's buyer competition is 2.1% below the metro median of 47.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 77049 is around the 34th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 77049 is around the 40th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. 73 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 78 and 94 — a 16-point spread across 96 comparable tracked ZIPs.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 77530, 77562, 77015, 77044.
Continue your market research
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77049 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 77049?
The typical home value in ZIP 77049 is $242,295 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 77049?
Typical rent in ZIP 77049 is $1,358 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 77049?
ZIP 77049 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 14.9.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules