The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77486 sells for about $265,083, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +32.04% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 144 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 77486 — West Columbia
The housing market in 77486 shows steady growth with a median home price of $312,500 and a significant year-over-year price increase. Market activity is characterized by moderate inventory levels and consistent demand from local buyers. The area remains an affordable alternative to the broader Houston metro market.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and local workers seeking a suburban lifestyle with more affordable housing options compared to the inner Houston metro area.
Median prices moved up 32.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 144 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
21% 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 4.2% · poverty 6.9% — 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 8.1%/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 6.7%/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 77486, Brazoria County TX
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District, which provides standard public education services for the region.
The area is subject to regional flood risks common to the Texas Gulf Coast and requires standard property insurance coverage for wind and storm events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Brazoria County industrial corridor and regional petrochemical employment centers.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to state highways connecting to the broader Houston metropolitan employment core.
The area features local parks and proximity to the San Bernard River, offering outdoor recreation opportunities such as fishing and boating.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median rent of $1,500, supported by a mix of long-term residents and regional workers.
The local economy is anchored by the petrochemical industry and regional services within Brazoria County.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is focused on residential expansion to accommodate regional population growth.
The Brazoria County Appraisal District manages property assessments for all parcels within the county.
Parcels are subject to Columbia-Brazoria ISD taxes and potential MUD assessments for utility infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles typical of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS profiles for ZCTA 77486.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- MSR Houston4.517.8 mi
- MSR Houston4.517.8 mi
- Brazoria County Fairgrounds4.515.6 mi
- The Dirty South4.414.9 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.714.5 mi
- Brazoria County Fair Association4.415.7 mi
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site4.52.4 mi
- First Capitol Park4.52.1 mi
- Backyard City Park4.37.3 mi
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site4.52.4 mi
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science4.917.8 mi
- Lake Jackson Historical Museum4.715.6 mi
- Stephen F. Austin-Munson Historical County Park4.513.8 mi
- Hanson Riverside County Park4.62.3 mi
- First Capitol Park4.52.1 mi
- Backyard City Park4.37.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing, boating, and recreational access.
Community green space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 16.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $312,500 (17.9% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration.