ZIP Code 77049

In ZIP code 77049, near Houston, homes carry a median value of $217,600, and the county-level property tax rate of 1.62% works out to roughly $3,525 a year in taxes on such a home. With median household income at $62,971, that tax bill equals about 5.6% of annual earnings, a meaningful slice of a household budget. Per-capita income sits lower, at $25,444. A 6.25% combined sales tax rate adds further cost to everyday purchases, so buyers weighing a move here should factor both taxes alongside the mortgage.