Baytown, Texas · ZIP 77521

Baytown — ZIP 77521

Baytown (77521) scores 54/100 — Fair for Baytown. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $256K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$256K

Median rent$1,577/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$256K

Median Rent

$1,577/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

66,223

Violent Crime

10,533

Property Crime

55,690

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Harris County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
VICTORIA WALKER EL	PK–05	763	52%	61%
STERLING H S	09–12	2,150	47%	37%
GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL	09–12	2,335	45%	43%
E F GREEN JUNIOR SCHOOL	06–08	1,095	45%	53%
GENTRY J H	06–08	1,013	45%	47%
ALAMO EL	KG–05	746	44%	56%
CLARK EL	KG–05	712	43%	54%
CROCKETT EL	KG–05	545	43%	64%
BANUELOS EL	KG–05	769	36%	46%
STEPHEN F AUSTIN EL	KG–05	792	35%	47%
HARLEM EL	KG–05	575	34%	47%
STUART CAREER TECH H S	09–12	597	27%	37%
JESSIE LEE PUMPHREY EL	PK–05	749	Not reported	Not reported
SHEILA LILES EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	PK–PK	334	Not reported	Not reported
GCCISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY	03–12	79	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

65,920

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77521 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 77521 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 77521 is approximately $256K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 77521 in Baytown has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.