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Gilchrist 77617

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$401K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$462K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
202020212026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
202020212026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
202020212026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
202020212026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
202020212026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
202020212026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20182025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.377
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$462K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,248 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2017
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.19%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.23%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.35%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.3.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.165
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.66%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.255
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Gilchrist 77617 compares

By median home value, Gilchrist 77617 is the 2nd most expensive of 17 ZIP codes in Galveston County, and its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Galveston County.

Home values in Gilchrist 77617

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$188K$1.3M
ZIP codes in Galveston County ranked by median home value
#Galveston CountyMedian valueHomes
1Galveston 77554$562K10,478
2Gilchrist 77617$462K377
3Port Bolivar 77650$457K4,378
4Kemah 77565$422K2,811
5Santa Fe 77517$417K2,509
6Friendswood 77546$409K17,600
7League City 77573$390K30,600
8Santa Fe 77510$367K5,903
9Galveston 77550$356K9,304
10Dickinson 77539$294K17,245
11High Island 77623$281K230
12Hitchcock 77563$279K4,375
13Galveston 77551$273K6,976
14La Marque 77568$257K10,008
15Texas City 77591$228K5,661
16Bacliff 77518$219K3,757
17Texas City 77590$176K9,324

About the Gilchrist 77617 market

What is the median home price in Gilchrist 77617, TX?

The median sale price in Gilchrist 77617, TX is $400,570 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Gilchrist 77617, TX each year?

6 homes sold in Gilchrist 77617, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Gilchrist 77617, TX?

Gilchrist 77617, TX contains 377 residential properties, with a median of 1,248 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 2017. The median TopHap Estimate is $462K.

How does Gilchrist 77617, TX compare to the rest of Galveston County?

By median home value, Gilchrist 77617, TX is the 2nd most expensive of 17 ZIP codes in Galveston County. Its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Galveston County. Galveston 77554 ranks just above it and Port Bolivar 77650 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Gilchrist 77617, TX?

19% of homes in Gilchrist 77617, TX are owner-occupied. 23% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Gilchrist 77617, TX hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Gilchrist 77617, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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