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Fifth Ward, Houston, TX—77020

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$165,000
10.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$49,500
63.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
51
13.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.9%
Median Rent
$2,100
0.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,200
28.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,400
4.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,500
0.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is $165,000, with a year-over-year change of -10.8%. This indicates that home prices in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.9%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$165,000-10.8%
Single Family $165,000-9.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $121,000
    -6.9%
    2 Bed
    		$130,000-12.2%
    3 Bed
    		$213,000-7.4%
    4 Bed
    		$195,000-8.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    5.4%
    1 Bedroom
    12.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    37.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.3%

    Rental Trends — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is $2,050, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is studios: $1,300, 1-bedrooms: $1,440, 2-bedrooms: $1,530, 3-bedrooms: $2,540, 4-bedrooms: $2,460. The most common rental property sizes in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 49.8% and 22.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,100$2,050
    Studio Rent $1,300$1,300
    1 Bed Rent $1,200$1,440
    2 Bed Rent $1,400$1,530
    3 Bed Rent $2,500$2,540
    4 Bed Rent $1,850$2,460
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    8.8%
    1 Bedroom
    22.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    49.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    17.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Property Listings — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 51. This is a increase of 13.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$330,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		1571.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.4%1.0%
    Days on Market
    		5113.0%
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    Demographics — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fifth Ward, Houston, TX has a population of 25,600, which has remained stable by -0.6% over the past 5 years. Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		25,600-0.6%
    % Under 18
    		23.7%-15.1%
    % Seniors
    		15.3%68.1%
    % WFH
    		7.6%322.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		13.2%40.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 69.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 5.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is black, making up 24.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.2% of the population in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 20.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		4.6%53.3%
    % Black
    		24.2%0.8%
    % Hispanic
    		69.2%-5.6%
    % Asian
    		1.2%300.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		23.2%-20.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 220 mortgage originations in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 86.0%, with 56.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		220
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		8.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX under the Section 8 program is 10.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Fifth Ward, Houston, TX, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		835
    Total Units Section 8
    		457
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$290$1,200$910
    2 Bedroom-$310$1,400$1,090
    3 Bedroom-$1,050$2,500$1,450
    4 Bedroom-$20$1,850$1,830

    Affordability — Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.1
    Median Home Price$165,000
    Median Household Income$49,500

    Fifth Ward, Houston, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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