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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne BendHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| Big SpringHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Big PineHood | $304,550 | 7.8% | 78 | 67 | 50 |
| Big Bend RanchHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Beringer Place at Lake MagnoliaHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| BentsenHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Bentgreen PlaceHood | $419,375 | 4.8% | 47 | 48 | 88 |
| Belleau Wood EastHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 67 | 55 | 64 |
| Bella SeraHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 63 | 51 | 71 |
| BellaireCity | — | — | — | — | 27 |
| Beinhorn TerraceHood | $299,811 | 5.5% | 60 | 24 | 73 |
| Beech CreekHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Bedias CreekHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Beaumont PlaceHood | $264,921 | 6.1% | 64 | 21 | 38 |
| BaytownCity | $254,924 | 7.5% | 67 | 47 | 31 |
| Bauer LandingHood | $304,550 | 7.8% | 82 | 67 | 50 |
| BarwoodHood | $299,811 | 5.5% | 64 | 24 | 73 |
| Barton RidgeHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| Barton CreekHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Barrington ParkHood | $419,375 | 4.8% | 47 | 48 | 88 |
| Barkers CrossingHood | $274,369 | 6.9% | 76 | 49 | 88 |
| Barkers BranchHood | $274,369 | 6.9% | 76 | 49 | 88 |
| Barker LakeHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 84 | 88 | 73 |
| BalmahoreaHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Bakers Village at Canyon LakesHood | $314,907 | 5.8% | 64 | 39 | 73 |
| Baker's RidgeHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 77 | 88 | 73 |
| Autumn ParkHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 77 | 88 | 73 |
| Autumn FallsHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 72 | 29 | 64 |
| AustinvilleHood | $267,920 | 8.1% | 55 | 51 | 73 |
| Austin ShoreHood | $422,625 | 5.5% | 83 | 88 | 73 |
| Augusta Creek RidgeHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 78 | 43 | 71 |
| Augusta Creek EstatesHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 78 | 43 | 71 |
| Auburn Lakes RetreatHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 78 | 43 | 71 |
| Auburn Lakes ReserveHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 78 | 43 | 71 |
| Auburn Lakes PinesHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 83 | 43 | 71 |
| Auburn Lakes EstatesHood | $519,846 | 4.0% | 75 | 43 | 71 |
| Atascocita TraceHood | $274,918 | 6.8% | 78 | 29 | 64 |
| Atascocita TimbersHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 67 | 55 | 64 |
| Atascocita SouthHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 71 | 55 | 64 |
| Atascocita ShoresHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 67 | 55 | 64 |
| Atascocita ForestHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 56 | 55 | 64 |
| Atasca WoodsHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 71 | 55 | 64 |
| Aspen GlenHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| Ashwood ValleyHood | $314,907 | 5.8% | 64 | 39 | 73 |
| Ashford PlaceHood | $357,894 | 5.8% | 74 | 50 | 71 |
| Ashford GroveHood | $357,894 | 5.8% | 74 | 50 | 71 |
| Arlington ParkHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
| Arbor VineyardHood | $270,920 | 6.3% | 74 | 29 | 73 |
| Arbors of GleannlochHood | $371,890 | 4.5% | 78 | 51 | 71 |
| Arbor HeightsHood | $309,908 | 7.1% | 68 | 55 | 64 |
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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 | — |
