Baytown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Chambers County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
84,538
Population
2,087/sq mi density
$61,699
Median Income
$29,831 per capita
$187,900
Home Value
$245,229 Zillow
$1,217
Median Rent
29.9% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
445
Violent Crime/100K
2,814 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$61,699 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,900 home value, $1,217/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$187,900
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,217/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
33,674
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$187,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$245,229
Redfin Median Sale
$249,900
Median Sale Price
$249,900
Median List Price
$249,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.1%
Owner-Occupied
46.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,217/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,532/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$249,900
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
49
Price Drops
30.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Active Inventory
294
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $187,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,229 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $249,900 |
| Median Sale Price | $249,900 |
| Median List Price | $249,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $139 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,217 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,532 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 30.6% |
| Homes Sold | 49 |
| Active Inventory | 294 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $139 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 33,674 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |