The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77629 sells for about $259,950, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 77629 — Nome
The housing market in 77629 remains stable, characterized by low inventory and moderate price growth consistent with the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur region. Market activity is driven by local demand for rural residential properties, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Figures for this report utilize a mix of ZIP-specific data and regional MSA metrics where ZIP-level granularity is not published.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 77629, Jefferson County TX
Crime rates in the Nome area are generally low compared to the broader Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan region, reflecting its rural character.
The area is served by the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is generally regarded as a stable, community-focused district.
The region is subject to hurricane and tropical storm wind risks, and flood insurance is a standard consideration for property owners in this low-lying coastal plain.
Economic momentum is tied to the industrial and petrochemical sectors of the Beaumont-Port Arthur corridor, with limited new residential development within the immediate ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via Highway 90 toward Beaumont or other regional employment hubs.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, with access to local community parks and proximity to regional wildlife management areas.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental activity.
The economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and industrial sectors of the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicles, with Highway 90 serving as the primary artery.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP.
The Jefferson Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the county.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk factors common to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state with relatively fast timelines for lenders.
Texas law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure notice regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Jumping World4.118.1 mi
- Colorado Canyon4.516.6 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.117.1 mi
- Tilt Studio4.317.4 mi
- Doggett Ford Park4.414.8 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.217.4 mi
- 5 Under Golf Center4.316.3 mi
- Crazy Cajun Beaumont4.118.6 mi
- Downtown Event Centre4.719.8 mi
- Gator Country4.711.3 mi
- Jason's Deli4.518.1 mi
- The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum4.919.2 mi
- James Taylor White Marker4.717 mi
- Gator Country4.711.3 mi
- BYOT Auto Parts in Beaumont, TX4.312.6 mi
- Jack Brooks Regional Airport3.925 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small community park serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.