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This Houston neighbor is the most moved-to U.S. ZIP code of 2025

New Cypress residents are moving to master-planned communities like Creekland Village.

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Houston has already proved it's one of the hottest destinations for Americans on the move, but a new study has revealed one neighboring city, Cypress, has attracted more new residents than any other place in the country in 2025.

Cypress' 77433 ZIP code topped MovingPlace's new list of the 10 most popular U.S. ZIP codes for movers in 2025.

Another Houston suburb, Katy, with its 77693 ZIP, landed just a few places below it, at at No. 5.

The report analyzed more than 6.38 million moves that occurred between January and May 2025 and ranked the U.S. cities that had the most moves by ZIP code.

During the first five months of the year, Cypress' 77433 ZIP had 3,638 inbound moves, the highest out of all ZIP codes in the nation.

The report says the suburb is a suitable place for families and young professionals based on its "quieter lifestyle" and its proximity to Houston for commuters.

"Located just northwest of Houston, this suburb offers a blend of affordable housing (with Zillow listing the average current house price at $415,000), and an abundance of green spaces, which makes it a more appealing option for some than the nearby city center of Houston," the report's author wrote.

Katy's 77493 ZIP code saw the fifth-highest number of inbound moves during the first part of the year, totaling 2,315 moves. This bustling suburb is a magnet for families searching for homes near high performing schools and a thriving local community.

katy Texas Katy's ZIP code is the fifth hottest in America, per a new ranking. Photo courtesy of City of Katy

"Katy also has relatively affordable housing, with the average house price sitting at $352,000, according to Zillow," the report said. "The area’s combination of suburban comfort with access to Houston’s corporate hubs and cultural attractions appeals strongly to those wanting a balanced lifestyle."

Katy's growth has certainly caught the eye of real estate developers: A 165-acre mixed-use shopping center called the Texas Heritage Marketplace broke ground in January 2025, and will eventually bring the city numerous restaurants, retailers, and a five-acre green space.

Other top ZIPs in Texas
Texas remains a top destination for movers in 2025 with six total ZIP codes earning top-10 spots on MovingPlace's list. San Antonio suburb New Braunfels and its 78130 ZIP code ranked right behind Cypress with the second-highest number of moves in 2025. There were 3,486 moves that took place in New Braunfels from January to May, the report found

San Antonio's own 78253 ZIP climbed into the No. 10 spot with 2,883 inbound moves during the first five months of 2025.

Austin's ever-popular suburb Leander ranked No. 4 on the list with 3,349 moves occurring in the 78641 ZIP code during that time.

McKinney ranked No. 9 with 2,895 moves taking place in this North Dallas suburb in 2025.

The top 10 ZIP codes Americans are moving to in 2025 are:

No. 1 – 77433 in Cypress, Texas
No. 2 – 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas
No. 3 – 34787 in Winter Garden, Florida
No. 4 – 78641 in Leander, Texas
No. 5 – 77493 in Katy, Texas
No. 6 – 85142 in Queen Creek, Arizona
No. 7 – 80134 in Parker, Colorado
No. 8 – 75071 in McKinney, Texas
No. 9 – 95747 in Roseville, California
No. 10 – 78253 in San Antonio, Texas

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Here's how much Houston rent prices have dropped since last year

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Rent prices are falling statewide, and Houston's have declined more than nearly all other major cities in Texas, according to a new national rent report from Zumper. Houston also has the fourth-cheapest rents in Texas.

The Zumper National Rent Report tracked year-over-year and month-over-month rent price changes in 100 U.S. cities for both one- and two-bedroom units using the most recent data available from May 2026.

Rent prices for one-bedroom units in Houston have dipped 9.6 percent year-over-year, to $1,130, which is the second-steepest decline in Texas. Two-bedroom rents have dropped nearly 5 percent from last year to $1,430.

The report also revealed that four of the 10 U.S. metros offering the most concessions are located in Texas. Austin leads nationally with more than a third of rental units "dangling incentives to fill space," followed by San Antonio and Houston. A separate rent report from real estate data firm CoStar found Houston had the fourth highest apartment vacancy rate in the U.S. in March, meaning residents may be able to save on their rent depending on the financial incentives offered by landlords.

Additionally, these same markets offering generous rent concessions are also among the 10 U.S. metros with the largest population growth, which Zumper says signals ongoing tension between tenants and their landlords regarding prices.

"So while Texas absorbed a significant share of the 2023-2025 supply wave, inventory still has to lease up before landlords regain pricing power, and the steady inflow of new residents says the demand is there," the report stated. "It’s just a question of when supply stops outrunning it."

From 2023 to 2024, Texas gained nearly 73,000 net new renters, making it the No. 1 magnet for renters nationwide.

Rent prices elsewhere in Texas
San Antonio saw the steepest drop in rent prices statewide, with one-bedroom rents falling by 10.4 percent to $950. Two-bedroom units have declined 6 percent year-over-year to $1,250.

Arlington was the only major Texas city where rent prices increased from May 2025 to May 2026. One-bedroom rent increased nearly 3 percent to $1,090, and two-bedroom rent increased 2.1 percent to $1,480.

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These are the rent prices for other Texas cities in May 2026:

Austin: $1,420 for one-bedroom units; $1,860 for two-bedroom units
Dallas: $1,350 for one bedroom; $1,900 for two bedrooms
El Paso: $810 for one bedroom; $1,130 for two bedrooms
Fort Worth: $1,240 for one bedroom; $1,560 for two bedrooms
Irving: $1,280 for one bedroom; $1,610 for two bedrooms
Plano: $1,360 for one bedroom; $1,900 for two bedrooms

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