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Baytown, TX—77521

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$252,000
0.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$76,000
11.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
62
9.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.6%
Median Rent
$1,980
7.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,190
25.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,470
11.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,980
2.1% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Baytown, TX

7752377520
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Baytown, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Baytown, TX is $252,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Baytown, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$252,0000.2%
Single Family $252,0000.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    		$169,000-2.3%
    3 Bed
    		$229,000-0.9%
    4 Bed
    		$279,0000.0%
    5 Bed $329,7110.9%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.3%
    1 Bedroom
    14.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    19.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Rental Trends — Baytown, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,880, with a year-over-year rent change of -7.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Baytown, TX is studios: $1,590, 1-bedrooms: $1,150, 2-bedrooms: $1,410, 3-bedrooms: $1,930, 4-bedrooms: $2,380. The most common rental property sizes in Baytown, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 34.5% and 32.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,980$1,880
    Studio Rent $785$1,590
    1 Bed Rent $1,190$1,150
    2 Bed Rent $1,470$1,410
    3 Bed Rent $1,980$1,930
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,380
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    32.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    34.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — Baytown, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Baytown, TX is 59. This is a increase of 4.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$280,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		35255.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.2%55.0%
    Days on Market
    		629.0%
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    Demographics — Baytown, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baytown, TX has a population of 65,900, which has increased by 10.4% over the past 5 years. Baytown, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 17.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		65,90010.4%
    % Under 18
    		28.7%-1.4%
    % Seniors
    		10.3%-1.0%
    % WFH
    		6.2%195.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		17.7%-4.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Baytown, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 49.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 26.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Baytown, TX is white, making up 28.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.0% of the population in Baytown, TX, and this percentage has increased by 25.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		28.1%-17.8%
    % Black
    		17.6%-17.0%
    % Hispanic
    		49.8%26.1%
    % Asian
    		2.7%-25.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		20.0%25.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Baytown, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1078 mortgage originations in Baytown, TX, of which 48.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 83.0%, with 61.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Baytown, TX. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		1,078
    % Conventional Loans
    		48.0%
    % Government Loans
    		52.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Baytown, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Baytown, TX under the Section 8 program is 6.6%. 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. 1-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Baytown, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		680
    Total Units Section 8
    		655
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		79.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$40$1,190$1,230
    2 Bedroom$0$1,470$1,470
    3 Bedroom-$20$1,980$1,960
    4 Bedroom$170$2,300$2,470

    Affordability — Baytown, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$252,000
    Median Household Income$76,000

    Baytown, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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