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Buying a home in Hockley, TX

What Hockley homes cost, how fast they sell, the real monthly payment with taxes and insurance, and what your budget buys, from 1,471 HAR MLS sales. Updated October 2026.

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Is it a good time to buy a house in Hockley, TX?

Hockley is a balanced market with 5.8 months of homes for sale (707 active single-family listings). Homes sold for a median 97.7% of list price after 41 days, and 73% of sellers paid toward the buyer's closing costs (median $7,000), so there is room to negotiate on homes that have sat.

The Hockley home market, October 2026

From our monthly market report: resale single-family homes closed 2025-10-18 to 2026-10-18, HAR MLS.

Median sale price · 12 mo
$287,500 ▼ 5.7%
Last 3 months $292K · 293 resales
Price per sq ft · 12 mo
$154 ▼ 5.2%
Median 1,910 sq ft · built 2017
Days on market · 12 mo
37 days ▲ 7 days
CDOM 56 · 98.6% of list · 76% below original ask
Cash buy target · 12 mo
$180,000 ▼ 25.0%
Median fixer-upper sale (17) · 20% below updated $/sq ft
Seller concessions · 12 mo
48% ▲ 4 pts
of sales · median $7,000 (2.3%)
Median rent, houses · 12 mo
$1,950 ▲ 5.4%
514 leases · $1.10/sq ft · 3-bed $1,850
2024-102026-10$248K
Median resale price by month, 24 months (gray = the year before).

▲▼ = change vs the 12 months before (2024-10-18 to 2025-10-18). Resale single-family houses, new construction excluded.

Balanced5.8 months of inventory

711 single-family homes active, 196 pending, against 122 closings a month (new builds included). Under 4 months favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.

All single-family sales including new construction: median $300,000; new construction 80% of sales at a median $303,140. For sale today: 707 homes at a median list price of $334,990, on the market a median 53 days; 196 under contract. 2% of homes sold have a pool.

The real monthly payment

For the median Hockley home ($300,000) with 10% down ($30,000) at the 7.40% 30-year average (2026-10-15).

Property tax at the median MLS rate before any homestead exemption; insurance 0.9% of price a year; HOA averaged across homes. Mortgage insurance, if any, is extra. Get a lender quote for your own number.

Principal + interest$1,869
Property tax (3.29%)$822
Homeowners insurance$225
HOA (average)$85
Estimated payment / month$3,001

For comparison, a 3-bedroom house in Hockley rents for a median $1,850 a month.

What your budget buys in Hockley

The typical home sold in each price range, last 12 months (new construction included).

Price rangeMedian sq ftBedroomsBuiltNew constructionHomes sold
Under $250K1,4743202563%274
$250K–$350K1,9044202589%726
$350K–$450K2,5264202583%283
$450K–$600K3,0664202575%136
$600K and up3,5434202558%52

Hockley by ZIP code

ZIP codes with at least 20 single-family sales in the last 12 months. Flood claims are FEMA flood insurance claims in 10 years.

ZIPMedian pricePrice / sq ftMedian sq ftDays on marketFor sale nowFlood claims (10 yr)
77447$300,000$1561,98241699220
Costs and risks to check
In 100-year flood zone
1% of resale homes sold
Flood claims, 10 years
2,958 FEMA NFIP, city ZIP codes
Property tax rate
2.57% median on MLS, incl. MUD/PID
HOA
$750/yr 85% of homes · check lease rules
Insurance (estimate)
0.9% of value ≈ $161/mo
Cash buyers
13% of 39 sales reporting terms
Days to lease
30 days ▲ 7 days
Rental supply
2.4 mo 105 for lease now

Rates: 30-year fixed average 7.40% (2026-10-15), 6.27% a year earlier; 15-year 6.71% (Freddie Mac via FRED). Investor DSCR loan quote 7.875% (Blink Lending, 2026-10-14).

Buying in Hockley: questions we hear

How much is a house in Hockley, TX?
The median single-family home in Hockley sold for $300,000 over the last 12 months (1,471 sales), $156 per square foot. Resales: $289,900; new construction: $303,140 (80% of sales). Homes for sale today list at a median $334,990.
What is the monthly payment on a $300,000 house in Hockley?
About $3,001 a month with 10% down ($30,000) at the 7.40% 30-year average rate: $1,869 principal and interest, $822 property tax at Hockley's median 3.29% rate, $225 insurance and $85 HOA. A homestead exemption lowers the tax once you live there; mortgage insurance may apply under 20% down. A 3-bedroom house rents for about $1,850 here.
What are property taxes in Hockley, TX?
The median total tax rate on homes sold in Hockley was 3.29% (all taxing units combined, including MUD or PID districts where they apply). Texas has no state income tax, so local property taxes are higher than most states. 97% of homes sold have an HOA (median $1,050 a year).
What school districts serve Hockley?
Homes sold in Hockley in the last 12 months were in Waller ISD, Magnolia ISD. Districts follow property lines, not city or ZIP lines, so check the district for each address you consider.
What can I buy in Hockley for my budget?
In the $250K–$350K range, the typical Hockley home sold was 1,904 square feet with 4 bedrooms, built around 2025. Every price range is in the table on this page.
Does Hockley flood?
1% of resale homes sold in Hockley sit in a FEMA 100-year flood zone, and the city's ZIP codes had 2,958 flood insurance claims in 10 years. Check the flood zone and the seller's disclosure for every home, and quote flood insurance before you offer.

Looking somewhere else around Houston?

Buying to rent it out? See rents and cash flow in Hockley. Already own here? See what Hockley homes sell for.

Sources: HAR MLS closed sales, active listings and leases (single-family homes); Freddie Mac 30-year average rate via FRED; FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims (OpenFEMA). Data as of 2026-10-20; medians for the Hockley postal city (Harris and Waller counties). Based on information from the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS; not guaranteed accurate. School district names come from MLS records; verify for each address.

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