Galena Park, TX 77547 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Galena Park, TX—77547

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$154,000

11.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$53,900

25.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$1,300

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$825

30.3% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$995

0.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,650

4.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Galena Park, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Galena Park, TX is $154,000, with a year-over-year change of -11.7%. This indicates that home prices in Galena Park, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$154,000	-11.7%
Single Family	$154,000	-12.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Galena Park, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Galena Park, TX is $1,340, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Galena Park, TX is 1-bedrooms: $886, 2-bedrooms: $1,120, 3-bedrooms: $1,570, 4-bedrooms: $1,900. The most common rental property sizes in Galena Park, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 44.9% and 28.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,300	$1,340
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$825	$886
2 Bed Rent	$995	$1,120
3 Bed Rent	$1,650	$1,570
4 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,900

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.2%

1 Bedroom

28.2%

2 Bedrooms

44.9%

3 Bedrooms

20.8%

4 Bedrooms

4.0%

Property Listings — Galena Park, TX

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Galena Park, TX is 58. This is a increase of 17.0% 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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$195,000	1.0%
Listing Count	26	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	3.0%
Days on Market	76	12.0%

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Demographics — Galena Park, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Galena Park, TX has a population of 9,380, which has decreased by -6.5% over the past 5 years. Galena Park, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 32.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 8.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,380	-6.5%
% Under 18	32.5%	7.3%
% Seniors	9.9%	19.3%
% WFH	5.9%	145.8%
% w/ College Degree	8.5%	4.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Galena Park, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 90.4% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 14.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Galena Park, TX is black, making up 5.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 32.0% of the population in Galena Park, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 3.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	3.9%	-62.9%
% Black	5.2%	-47.5%
% Hispanic	90.4%	14.0%
% Asian	2.4%	∞%
% Foreign Born	32.0%	-3.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Galena Park, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 54 mortgage originations in Galena Park, TX, of which 78.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 50.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Galena Park, TX. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	54
% Conventional Loans	78.0%
% Government Loans	22.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Galena Park, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Galena Park, TX under the Section 8 program is 0.6%. 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. In Galena Park, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	5
Total Units Section 8	5
% Rentals under Section 8	0.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$295	$825	$1,120
2 Bedroom	$345	$995	$1,340
3 Bedroom	$140	$1,650	$1,790
4 Bedroom	$500	$1,750	$2,250

Galena Park, TX—77547

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Galena Park, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Galena Park, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Galena Park, TX

Demographics — Galena Park, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Galena Park, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Galena Park, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Galena Park, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Galena Park, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$154,000
Median Household Income	$53,900

Galena Park, TX—77547

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Galena Park, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Galena Park, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Galena Park, TX

Demographics — Galena Park, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Galena Park, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Galena Park, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Galena Park, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Galena Park, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Pleasantville, Jacinto City, TX

Magnolia Park, Houston, TX

Meadowbrook/Allendale, Houston, TX

Pasadena, TX

Northshore, Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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