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U.S. ZIP Code · TX77518

Galveston County · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Typical home value

$217,424[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-23.5%
vs metro
-21.1%
vs state
-16.9%
ZIP 77518 location in TX
Location of ZIP 77518 in TX

Price history

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

The typical home in 77518 is worth $217,424 — 21.1% below the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,683 a month — a 9.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,683[2]
Gross yield
9.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,952[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
9,541[3]
Median household income
$51,458[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+809[5]
Moved in
10,666
Moved out
9,857

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • KENNETH E LITTLE EL

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · DICKINSON ISD

    512 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 yield9.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.6%
Annual rent$20,200

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$1,099
Loan principal$173,939
Down payment$43,485
Total interest paid$221,850

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 ratio0.91
Monthly cost to own$1,527
Monthly rent$1,683

Owning 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
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
87th percentile[2]
Property tax
48th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 77518?
The typical home in 77518 is worth $217,424, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 77518?
Home values in 77518 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 77518?
A typical home in 77518 rents for about $1,683 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 77518?
The effective property tax rate in 77518 is 1.4% — roughly $2,952 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 77518?
ZIP code 77518 has a population of 9,541 and a median household income of $51,458.

#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
    $217,283
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Clute, TX

    Typical home
    $216,845
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Cleveland, TX

    Typical home
    $216,451
    Gross yield
    9.4%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $218,556
    Gross yield
    9.5%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $215,213
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Houston, TX

    Typical home
    $219,972
    Gross yield
    9.5%

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