The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77478 sells for about $429,000, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,768 a month.
ZIP 77478 — Sugar Land
The housing market in the 77478 area shows stability with a median sale price of $429,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year increase. Market activity remains driven by the area's strong school districts and proximity to major employment centers in Sugar Land and Houston. Inventory levels and sales volume suggest a balanced market environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers seeking top-tier schools, established suburban amenities, and a relatively short commute to Houston's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 77478, Fort Bend County TX
The area is served by the highly-rated Fort Bend Independent School District, known for strong academic performance and diverse student populations.
The region is subject to flood risk associated with the Brazos River and Gulf Coast storm events, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage.
Sugar Land serves as a major economic hub with significant corporate presence, including healthcare and energy sectors, supported by ongoing mixed-use development.
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 typically commute via US-59/I-69 toward the Houston employment core, with travel times averaging approximately 29 minutes.
The area features extensive park systems, including Sugar Land Memorial Park, numerous hike-and-bike trails, and proximity to major shopping centers like First Colony Mall.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand driven by proximity to major employment centers and high-quality school districts.
The local economy is anchored by the healthcare, energy, and professional services sectors, with Sugar Land serving as a primary employment center in Fort Bend County.
The area is primarily served by the US-59/I-69 corridor, providing direct highway access to downtown Houston and surrounding suburbs.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements to support continued population growth in the Sugar Land area.
The Fort Bend Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county, following state-mandated valuation cycles.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to various special districts, including Fort Bend ISD, municipal utility districts (MUDs), and county-level taxing entities.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by coastal wind exposure and flood risk, with market health remaining stable but sensitive to weather events.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Downtown Aquarium4.117.7 mi
- Cidercade Houston4.518.5 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.418.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.615.2 mi
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston4.316.1 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.612.8 mi
- Daikin Park4.718 mi
- Toyota Center4.617.4 mi
- George R. Brown Convention Center4.517.6 mi
- POST Houston4.617.9 mi
- Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace412.8 mi
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Houston4.82 mi
- AMC Fountains 184.42.2 mi
- AMC First Colony 244.12.4 mi
- Water Wall4.712 mi
- Houston Museum of Natural Science4.815 mi
- POST Houston4.617.9 mi
- The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston4.815.1 mi
- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.418.9 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.615.2 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park4.712 mi
- Camden Park Westchase4.58 mi
- Oyster Creek Park4.72.3 mi
- Buffalo Run Park4.65.5 mi
- Evelyn's Park4.711.3 mi
- Topgolf Houston - Katy4.411.9 mi
- Wildcat Golf Club4.411.8 mi
- Royal Oaks Country Club4.67.8 mi
- Quail Valley Golf Club4.34.5 mi
- TPC Houston4.43.5 mi
- The Galleria4.512.1 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.512 mi
- First Colony Mall4.42.1 mi
- PlazAmericas4.18.3 mi
- CITYCENTRE4.611.6 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport430.4 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.420 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.826.9 mi
- Ember3.130.1 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.830.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large municipal park featuring trails, a lake, and recreational facilities.
A major regional shopping destination serving the Sugar Land area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.