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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77494

Fort Bend County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$489,900[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.1%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+72.5%
vs metro
+77.9%
vs state
+87.2%
ZIP 77494 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77494 in TX

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 77494 is worth $489,900 — 77.9% above the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,660 a month — a 4.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,660[2]
Gross yield
4.1%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,384[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Fort Bend County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
140,157[3]
Median household income
$148,720[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Fort Bend County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+3,277[5]
Moved in
27,833
Moved out
24,556

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
30
Elementary
18
Middle
5
High
6
  • CINCO RANCH H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KATY ISD

    3,754 students

  • SEVEN LAKES H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KATY ISD

    3,719 students

  • KATY H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KATY ISD

    3,500 students

  • JORDAN H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KATY ISD

    3,128 students

  • TOMPKINS H S

    High · Grades 9–12 · KATY ISD

    3,061 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$19,920

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,477
Loan principal$391,920
Down payment$97,980
Total interest paid$499,873

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.21
Monthly cost to own$3,669
Monthly rent$1,660

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
10th percentile[2]
Property tax
98th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77494?
The typical home in 77494 is worth $489,900, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77494?
Home values in 77494 are down 2.1% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77494?
A typical home in 77494 rents for about $1,660 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 77494?
The effective property tax rate in 77494 is 1.9% — roughly $9,384 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77494?
ZIP code 77494 has a population of 140,157 and a median household income of $148,720.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $479,645
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $508,270
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • The Woodlands CDP, TX

    Typical home
    $514,514
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Fulshear, TX

    Typical home
    $520,381
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $451,976
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Galveston, TX

    Typical home
    $527,988
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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