Buying Property in Harris County as a Foreigner
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Harris County aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its citys. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any city.
Every city in Harris County, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village CreekHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 78 | 47 | 91 |
| Village of Auburn LakesHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 75 | 43 | 71 |
| Village of Indian TrailsHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 78 | 53 | 91 |
| Village of Kings LakeHood | $308,408 | 7.0% | 76 | 36 | 15 |
| Village of New KentuckyHood | $304,550 | 7.8% | 80 | 67 | 50 |
| Villages at LakepointeHood | $318,405 | 6.1% | 83 | 28 | 73 |
| Villages of NorthpointeHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 68 | 47 | 91 |
| Villages on GrantHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 78 | 53 | 73 |
| VillaggioHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 72 | 47 | 91 |
| Villaggio Sul LagoHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 77 | 88 | 73 |
| Villa NorthHood | $274,918 | 7.5% | 68 | 35 | 19 |
| Villa NovaHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 74 | 51 | 71 |
| Villas at Canyon Lakes WestHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 88 | 88 | 73 |
| Villas at Lakewood ParkHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 72 | 47 | 91 |
| Villas at WillowbrookHood | $319,905 | 5.5% | 72 | 32 | 73 |
| Vineyard MeadowHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 77 | 51 | 88 |
| Vintage LakesHood | $319,905 | 5.5% | 70 | 32 | 71 |
| Vintage RoyaleHood | $319,905 | 5.5% | 75 | 32 | 71 |
| Vista ShoresHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 84 | 88 | 73 |
| WaldwickHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 72 | 47 | 91 |
| Washington SquareHood | $304,550 | 7.8% | 82 | 67 | 50 |
| Water CrestHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 72 | 29 | 64 |
| Water OakHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 72 | 29 | 64 |
| Water's EdgeHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 84 | 88 | 73 |
| WaterstoneHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 74 | 51 | 88 |
| WebsterCity | — | — | — | — | 83 |
| WestbourneHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 68 | 47 | 91 |
| WestbridgeHood | $270,920 | 6.3% | 66 | 29 | 73 |
| Westbrook LakesHood | $318,405 | 6.1% | 83 | 28 | 73 |
| Western PinesHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 64 | 51 | 88 |
| Western TrailsHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 76 | 53 | 73 |
| WestfieldHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 60 | 51 | 88 |
| Westfield EstatesHood | $204,939 | 7.1% | 71 | 15 | 27 |
| Westfield EstatesHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 64 | 51 | 88 |
| WestgateHood | $314,907 | 5.8% | 64 | 39 | 73 |
| WestgateHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 64 | 53 | 73 |
| WestgreenHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 78 | 51 | 88 |
| Westheimer PlaceHood | $306,399 | 5.1% | 74 | 32 | 28 |
| Westland Creek VillageHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 74 | 51 | 88 |
| West MemorialHood | $419,375 | 4.8% | 67 | 48 | 88 |
| West Side ForestHood | $548,337 | 3.5% | 72 | 17 | 88 |
| West University PlaceCity | $1,903,460 | 1.4% | 64 | 29 | 27 |
| Westwood GardensHood | $270,920 | 6.3% | 74 | 29 | 73 |
| Whisper CoveHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Whispering PinesHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 72 | 29 | 64 |
| Whisper MeadowsHood | $357,894 | 5.8% | 68 | 50 | 71 |
| White Oak BendHood | $270,920 | 6.3% | 64 | 29 | 73 |
| White Oak LandingHood | $299,811 | 5.5% | 56 | 24 | 73 |
| White Oak SpringsHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 78 | 53 | 73 |
| White PeacockHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 78 | 88 | 50 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3 | 3.9 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 26.4 | 4.1 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 27.4 | 4.4 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 26.3 |
Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 4.5 |
| -1.8% |
| 2020 | 26.9 | 4.5 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 28.3 | 4.2 | — |
