Real Estate Investing in Humble, Texas (77338)

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Harris County • Population: 47,335 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77338 (Humble, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $232,141
Avg Monthly Rent $1,588
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $68,239
% Renters 49.5%

Market Analysis: 77338 Humble

Investors eyeing 77338 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $232K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

Rent of $1,588/mo on a $232K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 77338 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

The gap between 77338 and stronger Humble ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Employment concentration in 77338 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

The right play in 77338 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Humble:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,588/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
79 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 77338

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
7.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+5.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$61,221/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $155,570 $1,540 7.1% +5.1% $77,785
3BR $215,734 $2,070 6.9% +5.1% $71,911
4BR $255,443 $2,580 7.3% +5.4% $63,861
5BR $306,104 +5.7% $61,221

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$261K$224K$188K$151K$114K$77KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,678$1,562$1,446$1,331$1,215$1,099Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77338 Compare?

Metric 77338 Humble Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $232,141 $245,745 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.9% 3.0% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,588 $1,559 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.3% 5.0% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.9%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $232,141
Monthly Rent $1,588
Price-to-Rent 12.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.2%
Cap Rate 5.3%
5-Year IRR 8.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.3% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +0.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.0% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.5% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77338

Population: 47,335

💰 Median Household Income
$68,239
This area
$68,239
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
49.5%
This area
49.5%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
18.5%
This area
18.5%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
31.9 years
This area
31.9 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 39.5%
Black/African American 36.3%
Other/Mixed 21.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.9%
Asian 3.0%
👶 Under 18
30.6%
This area
30.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
9.7%
This area
9.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
12.7%
This area
12.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 77338

B+ Avg School Grade
15 Schools
14.4:1 Avg Class Size
$14,300 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

RIVER PINES EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
720 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
A Very Good

LAKELAND EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
863 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
A Very Good

THE RHODES SCHOOL - HUMBLE

📚 Pre-K – 08 School Charter
👥
370 Students
👨‍🏫
11.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,936 Per Student
A Very Good

HUMBLE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
645 Students
👨‍🏫
12.5:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ROSS STERLING MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
895 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
B+ Above Average

AUTUMN CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
869 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
B+ Above Average

TEAGUE MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
980 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

CYPRESSWOOD EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
737 Students
👨‍🏫
17.5:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

GUY M SCONZO EARLY COLLEGE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
474 Students
👨‍🏫
18.9:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
B Good

JONES EC/PK/K

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
747 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

JONES EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
723 Students
👨‍🏫
16.9:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

MAGRILL EC/PK/K

📚 Pre-K – K Elementary
👥
571 Students
👨‍🏫
15.9:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

OGDEN EL

📚 01 – 05 Elementary
👥
595 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

JONES MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,206 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,943 Per Student
B Good

HUMBLE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,917 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
💰
$15,281 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
1,823 students · 7.8 mi
C
Fortis Institute
332 students · 8.3 mi
D
Interactive College of Technology
48 students · 8.4 mi
C+
Houston Barber School
225 students · 8.4 mi
C
Tulsa Welding School-Houston
1,799 students · 8.7 mi
F
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
382 students · 8.9 mi
C
Florida Career College-Houston
264 students · 8.9 mi
D
Trend Barber College
90 students · 9.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do rentals get leased in Humble, TX?

Humble, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

What is the tenant pool like in Humble, TX?

Humble, TX draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,588/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Humble, TX a smart market for rental property?

Yes - Humble, TX a 3.0/5 investability score. With $232K home prices against $1,588/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are landlord laws favorable in Humble, TX?

For rental operators, Humble, TX rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Humble, TX?

Humble, TX median home values land near $232K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,588/mo-per-month rentals.

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