Remodelers Market: ZIP 77008
Opportunity Score
83
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77008 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 40,155 and household incomes well above the national median ($142,414). There are 13 remodelers operations in ZIP 77008.
Area Profile
40,155
Population
$142,414
Median Income
+91% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
16.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 35.3 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 55.7% —
strong appetite for artisan/specialty food.
Competition
Remodelers and related businesses in ZIP 77008.
13
Remodelers
Moderate — proven market
3.2 per 10K residents
12
HVAC Contractors
3.0 per 10K residents
4
Roofing Contractors
1.0 per 10K residents
What this means:
Remodelers are 44.8% of the relevant market in ZIP 77008 (13 vs. 16 related businesses).
Well-established market — differentiation is non-negotiable.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,830
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,567
Median Gross Rent
$610 K
Median Home Value
12
Bank Branches
$2.1 M deposits
Tips for Starting a Home Remodeling Business in Texas
- Get your contractor's license and insurance before your first job. Operating without them is illegal in most states and one lawsuit ends you.
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels have the highest margins. Whole-home renovations sound bigger but the complexity eats your profit.
- Your first 10 jobs come from personal network and referrals. Don't spend on ads until you have 5-star reviews to back them up.
- Material costs swing 15-30% year over year. Quote projects with current supplier pricing, not last year's numbers.
- The median income here is $142,414. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Remodelers
- 13
- Related Businesses
- 16
- Bank Branches
- 12
vs. National Average
Median Income
+91% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.6 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77007
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77018
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77019
3.1 mi
Pop: 23,662
$108,353
Walk: 16.2
77009
3.4 mi
Pop: 36,107
$81,921
Walk: 15.7
77022
3.5 mi
Pop: 26,135
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77091
4.0 mi
Pop: 29,135
$35,737
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77006
4.3 mi
Pop: 23,927
$102,003
77098
4.4 mi
Pop: 16,318
$115,867
Walk: 15.8
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits