Houston, TX — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP 77082, on Houston's west side, households earn a median of $62,455, while per-capita income comes to $35,801. A median home value of $243,300 paired with the county's 1.62% effective property tax rate means annual property taxes land near $3,940, a real line item against that household income. Adding an 8.25% combined sales tax rate, everyday purchases in and around Houston carry a noticeable premium. Together these figures sketch a budget where housing costs and consumption taxes both compete for dollars, so buyers here should weigh property tax bills alongside list prices before committing.
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