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Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX—77093

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$165,000
4.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$42,000
34.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
57
17.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.8%
Median Rent
$1,500
2.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
6.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,200
10.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,680
4.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is $165,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.3%. This indicates that home prices in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$165,000-4.3%
Single Family $165,000-2.9%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $126,000
    0.0%
    2 Bed
    		$138,000-4.8%
    3 Bed
    		$173,000-3.9%
    4 Bed
    		$204,000-1.9%
    5 Bed $236,3181.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    5.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    42.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.0%

    Rental Trends — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is $1,520, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is 1-bedrooms: $824, 2-bedrooms: $1,130, 3-bedrooms: $1,800, 4-bedrooms: $2,130. The most common rental property sizes in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 44.8% and 29.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,500$1,520
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $800$824
    2 Bed Rent $1,200$1,130
    3 Bed Rent $1,680$1,800
    4 Bed Rent $2,000$2,130
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.0%
    1 Bedroom
    11.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    44.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.7%

    Property Listings — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is 57. 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 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$232,000-1.0%
    Listing Count
    		6312.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%12.0%
    Days on Market
    		5717.0%
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    Demographics — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX has a population of 46,100, which has decreased by -1.7% over the past 5 years. Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 31.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 5.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		46,100-1.7%
    % Under 18
    		31.2%-3.4%
    % Seniors
    		10.1%16.1%
    % WFH
    		3.4%-24.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		5.4%107.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 82.0% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 3.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX is black, making up 11.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.9% of the population in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX, and this percentage has increased by 2.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		5.6%14.3%
    % Black
    		11.6%26.1%
    % Hispanic
    		82.0%-3.5%
    % Asian
    		0.3%-25.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		33.9%2.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 109 mortgage originations in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 47.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% 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
    		109
    % Conventional Loans
    		68.0%
    % Government Loans
    		32.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX under the Section 8 program is 8.3%. 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 Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		519
    Total Units Section 8
    		466
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		8.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$200$800$1,000
    2 Bedroom$0$1,200$1,200
    3 Bedroom-$80$1,680$1,600
    4 Bedroom$20$2,000$2,020

    Affordability — Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
    Median Home Price$165,000
    Median Household Income$42,000

    Eastex/Jensen, Houston, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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