Flood risk, pollution data, and real estate statistics for this area
Area Overview
The majority of properties (96%) sit in FEMA Zone X with minimal flood risk. At an average elevation of 115.5 feet above sea level, this is a higher elevation area for the Houston region. Properties here have lower pollution exposure than the Houston average.
Flood Risk Summary
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA designates flood zones based on flood risk. Flood insurance is required for high-risk zones with federally backed mortgages.
XMinimal Risk28,430 (95.7%)
Outside 100-year floodplain. Flood insurance optional but recommended.
AEHigh Risk1,263 (4.3%)
1% annual flood chance with base flood elevations. Insurance required.
Flood Risk Level
Our flood risk assessment combines FEMA flood zone, elevation, and proximity to bayous into a single rating.
Very Low28,430
95.7%
Moderate1,263
4.3%
Average Ground Elevation115.5 ftAbove sea level. Higher elevation generally means lower flood risk.
Pollution Summary
Based on EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) data. TRI tracks industrial facilities that release toxic chemicals into air, water, or land.
Pollution Exposure Level37.5/100(Low)Higher = more pollution exposure from nearby industrial facilities.
Properties Near Carcinogen Sources18.1%Within 2 miles of facilities releasing known carcinogens.
Properties Near PBT Sources47.5%PBTs (Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxics) accumulate in the environment and food chain.
Avg. TRI Facilities Nearby1.4Average number of TRI-reporting industrial facilities within 2 miles of properties.
Real Estate Summary
Based on 2025 Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) data for residential properties.
Property Values
Median Home Value$271,557
Average Home Value$346,184
Year-over-Year Change+5.15%
Home Characteristics
Average Home Size2,647 sq ft
Average Lot Size7,963 sq ft
Average Year Built1993
Based on 27,124 residential properties in this ZIP code.