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List$260K+3.7%|Fort Worth · TXMedian List$332K-2.1%|Franklin County · OHMedian List$320K+3.2%|Fresno · CAMedian List$406K-2.3%|Harris County · TXMedian List$327K+0.6%|Houston · TXMedian List$340K+0.6%|Indianapolis · INMedian List$260K+2.3%|Jackson County · MOMedian List$275K+7.0%|Jacksonville · FLMedian List$309K-2.1%|Jefferson County · KYMedian List$248K-4.3%|Kansas City · MOMedian List$240K+4.3%|King County · WAMedian List$860K-4.2%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$275K0.0%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$202K+2.5%|Mesa · AZMedian List$450K-3.1%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$243K+5.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$480K+1.0%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.6%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.4M+1.7%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$874K-2.8%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$523K-0.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$316K+2.7%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$229K+6.7%|LatestCoverageAll 50 states, D.C. and five territories now on the ledger|NewPuerto Rico's 78 municipios ledgered, municipio by municipio|FeatureAssessment appeal workspace — build a filing package from your own evidence|FeatureLiving reports — versioned, re-runnable, exportable|DevelopersMetered REST gateway · issued keys · signed webhooks|Live market readings · refreshed on 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List$240K+4.3%|King County · WAMedian List$860K-4.2%|Las Vegas · NVMedian List$440K-1.1%|Los Angeles · CAMedian List$950K-0.5%|Louisville · KYMedian List$275K0.0%|Maricopa County · AZMedian List$458K-0.4%|Marion County · INMedian List$259K+3.7%|Mecklenburg County · NCMedian List$407K-5.3%|Memphis · TNMedian List$202K+2.5%|Mesa · AZMedian List$450K-3.1%|Milwaukee · WIMedian List$243K+5.7%|Multnomah County · ORMedian List$518K-1.2%|Nashville · TNMedian List$480K+1.0%|New York · NYMedian List$899K+0.5%|Oklahoma City · OKMedian List$275K-0.6%|Oklahoma County · OKMedian List$259K-0.7%|Philadelphia · PAMedian List$249K+0.3%|Phoenix · AZMedian List$480K0.0%|Pima County · AZMedian List$373K+0.9%|Portland · ORMedian List$640K-6.0%|Sacramento · CAMedian List$510K+4.0%|San Antonio · TXMedian List$236K-1.2%|San Diego · CAMedian List$994K+4.2%|San Francisco · CAMedian List$1.4M+1.7%|San Jose · CAMedian List$1.3M-11.9%|Santa Clara County · CAMedian List$1.3M+0.1%|Seattle · WAMedian List$874K-2.8%|Shelby County · TNMedian List$259K-2.4%|Suffolk County · MAMedian List$857K+7.3%|Tarrant County · TXMedian List$385K-1.2%|Travis County · TXMedian List$523K-0.3%|Tucson · AZMedian List$316K+2.7%|Wayne County · MIMedian List$229K+6.7%|
Property-class scope

The story of this market

The typical home in ZIP 77542 sells for about $305,000, or $145 per square foot.

Prices are down 44.04% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.

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ZIP 77542 — Freeport

Brazoria County →refreshed Oct 1, 20262 cycles retainednext refresh Oct 31, 2026
Market mood · neutral

The 77430 housing market is a quiet, rural enclave with limited inventory and low turnover. Current data shows a significant year-over-year price correction, likely reflecting a return to baseline after a period of volatility in the broader regional market. The area remains a niche choice for those prioritizing space over proximity to urban amenities.

Who this ZIP fits

This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant land access, who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers.

Parent geography
Freeport · no city intel reportBrazoria County →Texas state →
Median sale price
$305,000
-44.04% year over year
Corroborated · 1 anchor · 0% off nearest
Days on market
112 days
Active listings
44
Listings with price cuts
12%
share of active listings
Sale-to-list ratio
96%
of asking price
ZIP Market ScoreZIP-SCORE-1.3 · 4/4 sections graded
40
Composite · average of graded sections
Computed only from this report's published readings — sections without data are excluded, never estimated.
0
Growth/100

Median prices moved down 44.0% year over year.

4
Liquidity/100

Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 14.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.

67
Momentum/100

12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.

88
Safety & stability/100

no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.

Median price · ten-year history

Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520272029$150,000$225,000$300,000$375,000$450,000

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Property tax · ten-year history

Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels

2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520272029$1,900$2,850$3,800$4,750$5,700

Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.

Census trends · population flowsACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates
Population change
+0.5%

versus the prior ACS vintage

Population base
2,224

ZCTA 77430, Brazoria County TX

Area context
Crime & safety

Crime data for the rural Damon area is not determinable at the ZIP level, though the region generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the denser Houston metropolitan core.

Schools & education

Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Needville ISD, which is generally regarded as a stable, rural-focused district.

Environmental & hazard

The area is subject to flood risks associated with the Brazos River basin and wind-related insurance considerations common to the Texas Gulf Coast region.

Growth & development

Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Houston-Sugar Land employment corridor, though the immediate ZIP remains largely rural with limited large-scale commercial development.

Taxation

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).

Transportation & commute

Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via state highways toward employment hubs in Sugar Land or the broader Houston metro area; public transit is not available.

Recreation & amenities

Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with limited local parks and proximity to the Brazos River for fishing and nature-based leisure.

Rental market

The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.

Economy & employers

The economy is largely agricultural and residential, with residents commuting to the Houston-Sugar Land metro area for professional employment.

Transportation & infrastructure

Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via local county roads and state highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.

Development pipeline

There are no major commercial or infrastructure developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.

County appraisal district

Brazoria County Appraisal District manages assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.

Special districts

Parcels are subject to Brazoria County taxes and the local independent school district levies.

Insurance & hazard market

Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and windstorm exposure common to the Texas Gulf Coast.

Foreclosure doctrine

Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.

Disclosure doctrine

Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.

Discovery profileACS 2019-2023 5-year estimates
Census profile · ZCTA 77430, Brazoria County TX
Population
2,224
Median age
45.2 yrs
Owner-occupancy
90%
Median home value
$309,600
Median gross rent
$1,250
Median household income
$85,364
Median year built
1985
Vacancy rate
10.1%
Renter share
10%
Owner cost burden
18%
Renter cost burden
25%
Population change
+0.5%
Work-from-home share
12%
Mean commute
38 min
Bachelor's or higher
18%
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty rate
8%
Avg household size
2.73
White
82%
Hispanic
12%
Black
3%
Other
3%

Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.

Public schools with an address here · 2

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.

Needville ElementaryElementaryBNeedville ISDPrimary school serving the local community.
Needville High SchoolHighBNeedville ISDMain secondary school for the area.
School districts
Needville ISDBRural district serving the Damon area with stable performance.
Utilities & services
ElectricVarious (Deregulated)Residents choose from multiple retail electric providers.
Water/SewerLocal/Well/SepticMany properties rely on private wells and septic systems.
InternetVariousLimited high-speed options; satellite and fixed wireless are common.
Major employers & industries
Needville ISDEducationMajor local employer.
Local AgricultureAgriculturePrimary regional industry.
Major amenities · ZIP 77542
Entertainment venues, stadiums & amphitheaters
5 · 20 mi
Family fun & things to do
18 · 13 mi
Parks, trails & nature
16 · 13 mi
Lakes, marinas & beaches
3 · 20 mi
Golf
2 · 13 mi
Shopping & dining districts
12 · 13 mi

Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.

Amenities & attractions1 retained amenity
Inside this ZIP
Brazos River
Waterfront

Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor recreation.

Sources · 9 cited

Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).