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Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX—77089

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$274,000
1.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$87,300
27.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
48
27.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.5%
Median Rent
$1,830
8.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,060
0.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,500
8.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,000
2.1% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

7707577034
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is $274,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$274,000-1.1%
Single Family $276,000-0.7%
Condos $92,00024.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $90,000
    28.6%
    2 Bed
    		$157,000-1.9%
    3 Bed
    		$246,000-1.2%
    4 Bed
    		$322,000-0.3%
    5 Bed $461,794-1.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    8.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    13.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.1%

    Rental Trends — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is $1,900, with a year-over-year rent change of -8.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is 1-bedrooms: $1,060, 2-bedrooms: $1,490, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,640. The most common rental property sizes in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 35.6% and 26.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,830$1,900
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,060$1,060
    2 Bed Rent $1,500$1,490
    3 Bed Rent $2,000$1,980
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,640
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.4%
    1 Bedroom
    23.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is 48. This is a increase of 27.0% 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 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$310,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		1448.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%8.0%
    Days on Market
    		4827.0%
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    Demographics — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX has a population of 56,600, which has increased by 5.1% over the past 5 years. Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 26.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		56,6005.1%
    % Under 18
    		26.8%7.2%
    % Seniors
    		11.8%11.3%
    % WFH
    		8.2%1,071.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		26.0%13.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 44.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 6.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX is white, making up 19.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 23.2% of the population in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 15.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		19.3%-4.5%
    % Black
    		16.7%-1.2%
    % Hispanic
    		44.6%-6.1%
    % Asian
    		16.9%21.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		23.2%-15.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 532 mortgage originations in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		532
    % Conventional Loans
    		72.0%
    % Government Loans
    		28.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		14.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX under the Section 8 program is 3.7%. 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 Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, 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
    		223
    Total Units Section 8
    		223
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.7%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		96.1%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$300$1,060$1,360
    2 Bedroom$130$1,500$1,630
    3 Bedroom$170$2,000$2,170
    4 Bedroom$440$2,300$2,740

    Affordability — Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$274,000
    Median Household Income$87,300

    Southbelt/Ellington, Houston, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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