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East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX—77003

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$352,000
4.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$88,800
38.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
59
33.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$1,870
16.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,690
13.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,320
8.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,820
6.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is $352,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.5%. This indicates that home prices in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$352,000-4.5%
Single Family $360,000-4.5%
Condos $263,000-3.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $195,000
    -7.6%
    2 Bed
    		$287,000-5.9%
    3 Bed
    		$393,000-3.7%
    4 Bed
    		$448,000-4.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    14.7%
    1 Bedroom
    19.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    33.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Rental Trends — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is $2,100, with a year-over-year rent change of -16.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is studios: $1,460, 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $2,220, 3-bedrooms: $2,830, 4-bedrooms: $4,140. The most common rental property sizes in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.3% and 30.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,870$2,100
    Studio Rent $1,430$1,460
    1 Bed Rent $1,690$1,640
    2 Bed Rent $2,320$2,220
    3 Bed Rent $2,820$2,830
    4 Bed Rent $3,000$4,140
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    25.2%
    1 Bedroom
    30.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    9.0%

    Property Listings — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is 59. This is a increase of 33.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$412,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		1589.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%9.0%
    Days on Market
    		5933.0%
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    Demographics — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX has a population of 9,720, which has decreased by -1.6% over the past 5 years. East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is a less popular place for families, as children make up 10.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 49.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.9% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,720-1.6%
    % Under 18
    		10.4%-44.4%
    % Seniors
    		6.8%1.5%
    % WFH
    		16.9%125.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		49.3%15.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 35.4% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 26.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX is white, making up 33.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.5% of the population in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 36.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		33.0%73.7%
    % Black
    		21.4%-19.2%
    % Hispanic
    		35.4%-26.4%
    % Asian
    		5.6%27.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		15.5%-36.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 145 mortgage originations in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX, of which 83.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 1.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		145
    % Conventional Loans
    		83.0%
    % Government Loans
    		17.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		1.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX under the Section 8 program is 17.7%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		643
    Total Units Section 8
    		643
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		17.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		93.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$90$1,690$1,600
    2 Bedroom-$410$2,320$1,910
    3 Bedroom-$270$2,820$2,550
    4 Bedroom$210$3,000$3,210

    Affordability — East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.2
    Median Home Price$352,000
    Median Household Income$88,800

    East Downtown (EaDo), Houston, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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