The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77471 sells for about $334,990, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are down 2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 129 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 77471 — Rosenberg
The 77471 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $334,990 and a stable inventory of 133 active listings. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline of 2.0%, the market remains active for family buyers, particularly in new master-planned communities. The area's affordability relative to the broader Houston metro continues to drive interest, though investors should be mindful of management and vacancy risks.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking new construction in master-planned communities and commuters looking for more affordable housing options relative to inner-ring Houston suburbs.
Median prices moved down 2.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 129 days on market with 4.9 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 11.0% — 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 8.2%/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 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77471, Fort Bend County TX
Crime trends in Rosenberg are generally consistent with regional suburban patterns in Fort Bend County, though specific localized data is not determinable.
The area is served by Lamar Consolidated ISD, which maintains a mix of school ratings; performance varies significantly by campus.
The ZIP code is situated near the Brazos River, necessitating awareness of flood zone designations and standard regional wind/storm insurance requirements.
Development is driven by residential expansion along the US-59/I-69 corridor, with significant new master-planned community activity like Brookewater.
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 utilize US-59/I-69 for access to the Sugar Land and Greater Houston employment hubs, with typical drive times varying by traffic density.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Brazos River, with shopping and dining concentrated along the main highway corridors.
The rental market shows moderate vacancy pressure with a steady demand for single-family rentals, though investor returns are sensitive to management intensity.
The economy is anchored by retail, logistics, and services along the US-59 corridor, with a growing residential base supporting local commerce.
US-59/I-69 is the primary transit artery, providing critical connectivity to the broader Houston metropolitan area.
Ongoing residential development is concentrated in the southern and western portions of the ZIP, with infrastructure expansion keeping pace with population growth.
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area, typically updating values annually based on market data.
Parcels may be subject to MUD (Municipal Utility District) taxes to fund infrastructure in newer residential developments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles, with standard market availability.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston4.316.9 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy4.118.2 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.316.4 mi
- Main Event Stafford4.418.7 mi
- Activate Games4.919.1 mi
- Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land4.314.3 mi
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy4.118.2 mi
- Fort Bend County Epicenter4.23.9 mi
- Home Run Dugout4.618.2 mi
- Constellation Field4.714.9 mi
- Star Cinema Grill4.512.7 mi
- Cinemark Rosenberg 124.47 mi
- Cheeky Monkeys - Katy/Richmond4.910.9 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.74.4 mi
- Messina Hof Harvest Green Winery & Kitchen4.112 mi
- Seismique4.419.4 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land4.414.1 mi
- Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center4.615.5 mi
- Ismaili Jamatkhana - Houston Headquarters4.914.9 mi
- The George Ranch4.412.1 mi
- Jones Creek Ranch Park4.87.4 mi
- Creekside Park4.512.9 mi
- George Park4.47.6 mi
- Seabourne Creek Nature Park4.74.4 mi
- River Park Splash Pad4.712.1 mi
- Greatwood Golf Club3.511.6 mi
- Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club3.912.8 mi
- The Club at Pecan Grove4.29.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.210.9 mi
- Marshalls4.312.8 mi
- Kohl's4.212 mi
- Gillman Honda Fort Bend4.67.3 mi
- Randalls4.29.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Forms the eastern and southern boundary of the ZIP.
Features local businesses and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).