Value + elite medicine; humidity, flooding, sprawl. Median home price runs about $309K with an effective property tax near 1.68% — roughly $5,191/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Houston
Median home price
$309K
Effective property tax
1.68%
Tax friendliness
9/10
Winter mildness
9/10
Summer comfort
3/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
4/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
5/10
Safety
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
7/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: