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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Green SouthHood | $221,434 | 7.2% | 56 | 17 | 19 |
| Leyland ShoresHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 66 | 53 | 73 |
| Legends at GleannlochHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 78 | 51 | 71 |
| Legacy PointeHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| Leakey RanchHood | $339,899 | 7.8% | 88 | 90 | 88 |
| Laurel ParkHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 76 | 51 | 71 |
| Laurel OaksHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 72 | 29 | 64 |
| Laurel GlenHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 76 | 51 | 71 |
| Laurel CreekHood | $272,419 | 6.0% | 64 | 26 | 73 |
| Laura ShoreHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Larrison CreekHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| La PorteCity | $288,914 | 7.2% | 72 | 37 | 69 |
| Lakewood WestHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 72 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakewood VillageHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 50 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood PlaceHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 72 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood ParkHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 74 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood Oaks EstatesHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 74 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakewood Grove Section 12Hood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 50 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood Grove Section 11Hood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 50 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood Grove Section 10Hood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 50 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood GroveHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 72 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood Glen TrailsHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 74 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakewood GlenHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 71 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakewood Forest Patio HomesHood | $319,905 | 5.5% | 72 | 32 | 73 |
| Lakewood Forest NorthHood | $375,888 | 5.4% | 50 | 47 | 91 |
| Lakewood ForestHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 67 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakewood CrossingHood | $319,905 | 5.5% | 78 | 32 | 73 |
| LakeviewHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 66 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakes of Sterling GateHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 71 | 51 | 71 |
| Lakes of RosehillHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 82 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakes of BuckinghamHood | $419,375 | 4.8% | 56 | 48 | 88 |
| Lakes of BridgewaterHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 78 | 51 | 88 |
| Lakes of Avalon VillageHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 63 | 51 | 71 |
| LakesideHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 66 | 53 | 73 |
| LakeshoreHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 88 | 88 | 73 |
| Lakes at NorthpointeHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 78 | 53 | 91 |
| Lakes at Grand HarborHood | $481,207 | 4.3% | 78 | 66 | 88 |
| Lakes at Gleannloch FarmsHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 73 | 51 | 71 |
| Lake RidgeHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 68 | 88 | 73 |
| LakepointeHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 75 | 53 | 73 |
| Lake PointHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 77 | 88 | 73 |
| Lake HavenHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| LakeForestHood | $419,375 | 4.8% | 56 | 48 | 88 |
| Lake Cypress EstatesHood | $371,890 | 5.8% | 72 | 53 | 73 |
| Lakecrest VillageHood | $339,899 | 7.8% | 88 | 90 | 88 |
| Lakecrest ParkHood | $339,899 | 7.8% | 88 | 90 | 88 |
| Lakecrest ForestHood | $339,899 | 7.8% | 88 | 90 | 88 |
| Lake CrestHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 77 | 88 | 73 |
| LakecrestHood | $339,899 | 7.8% | 71 | 90 | 88 |
| Lago WoodsHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 78 | 43 | 71 |
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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 | — |
