ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77573

Pop. 98,109·Galveston County·226th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,744/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$188
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77573 · $1,744
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$1,910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 77573 usually run 0.7% below trend in February and 0.8% above it in August, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 77573 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 77573 changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77573 rose 23.4% while median household income rose 10% ($111,609 to $122,722). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 77573 is 27.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($122,722) is $3,068 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,570); a 4-bedroom is $3,200.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 77598, 4 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,360/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 77573. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$20,928/yr
At $1,744/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyGalveston County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77573 (League City, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
98,109
Median income
$122,722
Median age
37.8
Renters
24.2%
Age distribution
26.7%
18.3%
30.7%
13.1%
Under 1826.7%
18–3418.3%
35–5430.7%
55–6411.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
19.5%
White68.2%
Black6.6%
Hispanic19.5%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
15.9%
30.9%
49%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
75.8%
24.2%
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77573 in League City, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,386 → $1,744
up 25.8%
Income
$115,979 → $122,722
up 5.8%
Population
95,111 → 98,109
up 3.2%
Renter share
24.3% → 24.2%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 49%
-0.9 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.8
+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 77573 in League City, TX has increased 25.8% since 2021, going from about $1,386 per month to roughly $1,744 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 77573 in League City, TX now reports about $122,722, up from $115,979 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 95,111 to 98,109 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 77573 in League City, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 77573 covers League City, TX. The median rent here is $1,744/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($122,722/yr), ZIP 77573 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77573?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in ZIP 77573. The local median household income is $122,722/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77573?

Rent in ZIP 77573 has risen 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 77573?

Asking rents in ZIP 77573 are usually lowest in February, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 77573?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 77573 rose 23.4% while median household income rose 10%, from $111,609 to $122,722. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 77573 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77573 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #226 of 693 at $1,744/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 77573 changed +2.5%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 77573 compare to the rest of League City?

At $1,744/mo, ZIP 77573 is $29 below the League City citywide median of $1,773/mo.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,744/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 77573's median household income ($122,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77573 17%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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