The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77417 sells for about $338,003, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 77417 — Beasley
The 77417 housing market remains stable, characterized by steady demand for single-family homes and limited inventory. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's affordability relative to the broader Houston metro. While some figures like specific permit counts are not published at the ZIP level, the overall market reflects a healthy, slow-growth suburban environment.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with more affordable housing options compared to the inner suburbs of Houston.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 7.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 16.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77417, Fort Bend County TX
Crime data for Beasley is not determinable at the ZIP level, though it is generally characterized as a quiet, rural-fringe community with lower reported incident rates compared to the Houston urban core.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which is generally well-regarded for its growth management and academic performance.
The area is subject to flood risk associated with regional drainage patterns in Fort Bend County; property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional hazard profiles.
Beasley is experiencing moderate growth as residential development expands outward from Rosenberg and Richmond, driven by its affordability and proximity to major employment hubs in Fort Bend County.
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).
Commuters primarily rely on US-59/I-69 to reach employment centers in Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and Houston, with drive times varying significantly based on traffic congestion.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and small-town events, with larger shopping and entertainment amenities located approximately 10-15 minutes away in Rosenberg.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes; vacancy pressure is generally low due to the small inventory of available units.
The local economy is largely supported by agriculture, small businesses, and the broader Fort Bend County labor market, with many residents commuting to nearby industrial and commercial hubs.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles, with US-59/I-69 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential subdivision expansion, with infrastructure planning centered on managing increased traffic flow toward the Rosenberg corridor.
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, with a focus on market-value adjustments for residential properties.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including Lamar Consolidated ISD and potential MUDs for utility infrastructure in newer developments.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional flood risk and the general volatility of the Texas homeowners insurance market.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77417 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Cheeky Monkeys - Katy/Richmond4.916 mi
- Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park4.918.9 mi
- Play Street Museum - Katy4.719 mi
- Cinco Ranch Water Park4.419.7 mi
- PLAY BLISS4.915.9 mi
- Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land4.320 mi
- Fort Bend County Epicenter4.29.2 mi
- Whiskey River West4.218.7 mi
- Fort Bend County Fairgrounds4.59.3 mi
- Enchanted Gardens4.813.2 mi
- Cinemark Rosenberg 124.412.6 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.79.5 mi
- Rosenberg Railroad Museum4.610.4 mi
- Travis Park4.310.8 mi
- Sunset Park4.59.8 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land4.420 mi
- The George Ranch4.416.7 mi
- Ismaili Jamatkhana - Harvest Green4.818.5 mi
- Rosenberg Railroad Museum4.610.4 mi
- Play Street Museum - Katy4.719 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.79.5 mi
- Travis Park4.310.8 mi
- Sunset Park4.59.8 mi
- Bates Allen Park4.74.5 mi
- Fiesta Mart #64.111.4 mi
- Gillman Honda Fort Bend4.612.8 mi
- Kohl's4.312.9 mi
- La Michoacana Meat Market3.711.7 mi
- Kovasovic's Fresh Meat Market4.810.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Proximity to the river provides regional natural appeal and outdoor access.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).