ZIP 77096 covers residential neighborhoods in Houston, located within Harris County, TX, part of the broader Houston housing market. The typical home value in ZIP 77096 in the Houston housing market is $439,708, with a typical rent of $1,437 per month. That puts the local home-value-to-annual-rent ratio at 25.5.
Key stats
- ZIP 77096 is around the 83rd percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value.
- ZIP 77096 is around the 20th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition.
- The market-level home-value-to-annual-rent ratio is 25.5.
- 65 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading.
- Supply increased while buyer competition eased.
- Typical home value
- $439,708
- Typical rent
- $1,437
- Homes for sale
- 141
- Buyer competition
- 43
- New listings
- 37
- Homes going pending
- 24
- Listings with price cuts
- 30.5%
Price and rent in ZIP 77096
ZIP 77096 is around the 83rd percentile of tracked local ZIPs for home value. ZIP 77096 is around the 38th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for rent.
ZIP 77096 home value & rent trend (past 12 months)
Typical home value rose 1.5% over the past 12 months, from $433,060 to $439,708. It rose in 8 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +0.6% in November 2025.
Typical rent rose 3.1% over the past 12 months, from $1,394 to $1,437. It rose in 5 of 11 monthly readings. The largest monthly gain was +4.6% in September 2025.
How ZIP 77096 compares to the metro
ZIP 77096's typical home value is 74.0% above the metro median of $252,640. ZIP 77096's typical rent is 7.3% below the metro median of $1,550. ZIP 77096's buyer competition is 8.5% below the metro median of 47.
How fast homes sell in ZIP 77096
Homes in ZIP 77096 typically go pending in about 66 days — in line with the metro median.
Supply, pending activity, and competition
ZIP 77096 is around the 61st percentile of tracked local ZIPs for for-sale inventory. ZIP 77096 is around the 20th percentile of tracked local ZIPs for buyer competition. 65 homes went pending for every 100 new listings in the current reading. Supply increased while buyer competition eased. Over the 12 readings on record, inventory moved between 125 and 147 — a 22-point spread across 96 comparable tracked ZIPs.
Nearby markets worth comparing
Relevant nearby ZIP pages include 77035, 77071, 77074, 77081.
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77096 Housing Market Overview FAQ
What is the typical home value in ZIP 77096?
The typical home value in ZIP 77096 is $439,708 in the latest monthly reading.
What is the typical rent in ZIP 77096?
Typical rent in ZIP 77096 is $1,437 per month.
What is the home-value-to-rent ratio in ZIP 77096?
ZIP 77096 has a home-value-to-annual-rent ratio of 25.5.
Sources and method
- HomeMarketCap.com data sources: home value, rent, inventory, and market activity datasets
- HomeMarketCap.com methodology: definitions and calculation rules