ZIP Code 77057

In ZIP code 77057, on Houston's west side, homes carry a median value of $309,400 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.62%. That combination produces an annual property tax bill of roughly $5,000, a meaningful slice of the median household income of $66,971. Per-capita income reaches $53,610, which eases the squeeze somewhat for individual earners. Add an 8.25% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the overall cost of living here reflects both the strength of the local housing market and the tax load that comes with it.