The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77422 sells for about $154,907, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 77422 — Brazoria
The housing market in 77422 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Market activity is driven by local industrial employment and demand for affordable, rural-style residential properties. Figures for specific metrics like days on market and sale-to-list ratios are based on current regional trends as specific ZIP-level data is not consistently published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural-to-suburban living with proximity to major industrial employment hubs in the Brazoria County region.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.8% — 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 3.9%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77422, Brazoria County TX
Crime rates in the Brazoria area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 77422 area are primarily part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, which maintains a moderate academic standing within the region.
The area is located in a coastal plain region with significant exposure to flood risks and hurricane-related wind events, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the petrochemical industry hubs in Lake Jackson and Freeport, with steady residential development occurring in unincorporated areas.
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).
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Lake Jackson, Freeport, and Angleton, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 40 minutes.
The area features access to the San Bernard River for fishing and boating, along with local community parks and proximity to the Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent growth.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical and manufacturing sectors in the surrounding Brazoria County industrial corridor.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by State Highway 36 and FM 521.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance to manage flood-prone areas.
The Brazoria County Appraisal District manages property assessments, with annual updates based on market value trends.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including drainage and flood control districts, as well as the Columbia-Brazoria ISD.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's classification as a high-risk flood zone and exposure to Gulf Coast wind events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 77422 profile.
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.
- Brazoria County Fairgrounds4.516.7 mi
- The Dirty South4.416.7 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.714 mi
- Brazoria County Fair Association4.416.7 mi
- River Rendezview, Dido's & the Yellowstone4.22.6 mi
- Sea Center Texas4.710 mi
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge4.68.7 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Brazos Mall 143.710.2 mi
- Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area4.210.1 mi
- Jasmine Park4.411.1 mi
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site4.513.1 mi
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science4.912.8 mi
- Lake Jackson Historical Museum4.710.2 mi
- Freeport Historical Museum4.615.7 mi
- Stephen F. Austin-Munson Historical County Park4.515.2 mi
- Lake Jackson Recreation Center4.59.5 mi
- A.A. MacLean Park4.69.4 mi
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge4.68.7 mi
- Justin Hurst Wildlife Management Area4.210.1 mi
- Jasmine Park4.411.1 mi
- Surfside Marina and Marine Service Center4.618.8 mi
- Freeport Marina4.615.8 mi
- Wilderness Golf Course4.78.8 mi
- Freeport Golf Course4.312.5 mi
- Brazos Mall4.110.1 mi
- La Michoacana Meat Market4.212.4 mi
- Dollar General410.1 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.410.2 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.110.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large protected area offering bird watching and hiking trails.
Popular for recreational fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 32.3% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $205,000 (+32.3% vs the prior refresh cycle) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.