ZIP 77081 covers residential neighborhoods in Houston, located within Harris County, TX, part of the broader Houston housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 77081 in the Houston housing market is $252,790, with a typical rent of $1,021 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 20.6.
Key stats
- ZIP 77081 is around the 51st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 77081 is around the 15th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 20.6.
- Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split.
- ZIP 77081's typical rent is 34.1% below the metro median of $1,550.
- Typical home value
- $252,790
- Typical rent
- $1,021
- Homes for sale
- 33
- Buyer competition
- 42
- Listings with price cuts
- 22.8%
Price and rent in ZIP 77081
ZIP 77081 is around the 51st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 77081 is around the 4th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 77081 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value rose 2.4% over the past 12 months, from $246,783 to $252,790. It rose in 6 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.8% in December 2025.
Typical rent fell 1.9% over the past 12 months, from $1,041 to $1,021. It rose in 5 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +1.1% in October 2025.
How ZIP 77081 compares to the metro
ZIP 77081's typical rent is 34.1% below the metro median of $1,550. ZIP 77081's buyer competition is 10.6% below the metro median of 47.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 77081 is around the 8th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 77081 is around the 15th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. Supply and buyer competition did not produce a clear easing or tightening split. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 24 and 33 — a 9-point spread across 96 comparable tracked ZIPs. Inventory has moved rising in each of the latest three available monthly readings.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 77401, 77057, 77027, 77025.
Continue your market research
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77081 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 77081?
The typical home value in ZIP 77081 is $252,790 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 77081?
Typical rent in ZIP 77081 is $1,021 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 77081?
ZIP 77081 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 20.6.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules