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.
ZIP 77542 — Freeport
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.
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.
Median prices moved down 44.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 14.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.0% — 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 7.1%/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 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77430, Brazoria County TX
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 serving the area are primarily part of the Needville ISD, which is generally regarded as a stable, rural-focused district.
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.
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.
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).
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 is centered on rural outdoor activities, with limited local parks and proximity to the Brazos River for fishing and nature-based leisure.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is largely agricultural and residential, with residents commuting to the Houston-Sugar Land metro area for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via local county roads and state highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.
There are no major commercial or infrastructure developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
Brazoria County Appraisal District manages assessments for the area, following standard Texas property tax code procedures.
Parcels are subject to Brazoria County taxes and the local independent school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and windstorm exposure common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a standard Seller's Disclosure Notice regarding the condition of the property.
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.
- Brazoria County Fairgrounds4.514.6 mi
- The Dirty South4.415.5 mi
- The Springs Weddings & Events4.712.6 mi
- Brazoria County Fair Association4.414.6 mi
- River Rendezview, Dido's & the Yellowstone4.212.3 mi
- Surfside Jetty County Park4.64 mi
- Surfside Beach4.64.5 mi
- Sea Center Texas4.77 mi
- Brazoria County Beach Free Camping4.67.9 mi
- Quintana Beach4.63.5 mi
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science4.97.2 mi
- Lake Jackson Historical Museum4.78.2 mi
- Freeport Historical Museum4.60.8 mi
- Stephen F. Austin-Munson Historical County Park4.514.9 mi
- Surfside Jetty County Park4.64 mi
- Surfside Beach4.64.5 mi
- Freeport Bryan Beach4.53 mi
- Brazoria County Beach Free Camping4.67.9 mi
- Lake Jackson Recreation Center4.57.9 mi
- Captain Mark's Bastrop Marina4.710.3 mi
- Surfside Marina and Marine Service Center4.64.1 mi
- Freeport Marina4.61 mi
- Wilderness Golf Course4.710 mi
- Freeport Golf Course4.32.8 mi
- Brazos Mall4.19.2 mi
- La Michoacana Meat Market4.25.3 mi
- Dollar General48.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.49 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.19.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).