What it costs to paint a house in 77098 (Houston, TX) in 2026
Painting the outside of the typical home in 77098 runs about $4,200–$8,400 in labor, with paint extra. The typical home here is about 2,570 sq ft, built around 1991, and 82% of homes have two or more stories.
| 77098 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes on county records | 2,329 |
| Median living area | 2,570 sq ft (middle half 1,920–3,320) |
| Median year built | 1991 |
| Built before 1978 | 42% |
| Two or more stories | 82% |
| Exterior paint, typical home (labor) | $4,200–$8,400 |
| Rank (most expensive first) | 7 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs |
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How 77098 compares
The middle of the 77098 range is 88% above the typical Houston-area home (middle $3,350) and 83% above the middle Harris County ZIP ($3,450).
| ZIP | Area | Median sq ft | 2+ stories | Exterior paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77093 | Houston | 1,260 | 6% | $1,750–$3,100 |
| 77099 | Houston | 1,680 | 19% | $2,500–$4,500 |
| 77096 | Houston | 2,270 | 16% | $2,700–$4,800 |
| 77095 | Houston | 2,420 | 57% | $3,300–$6,500 |
| 77094 | Houston | 3,160 | 76% | $4,200–$8,100 |
| 77098 | Houston | 2,570 | 82% | $4,200–$8,400 |
What moves the price in 77098
Second stories. 82% of homes in 77098 have two or more stories, one of the higher shares in the Houston area (the area-wide share is about 40%). Two-story walls need taller ladders or a lift, more setup and slower work on the high sections, which is why the top of the range here climbs fast.
Size varies a lot. The middle half of homes here runs from 1,920 to 3,320 sq ft. A home near 1,920 sq ft typically prices below this page's range; one near 3,320 sq ft above it.
Older homes and lead-safe rules. 42% of homes in 77098 were built before 1978. Paint on those homes may contain lead, and federal EPA rules require a lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs it, with containment and cleanup that add time. Ask whether a painter is EPA RRP certified. Houston homes built before 1978: what the lead rules mean for painting.
Worked example
A 2,570 sq ft two-story home in 77098, mostly brick with painted siding, trim and soffits: pressure wash, caulk, two coats on the painted surfaces. Labor about $4,200–$8,400. Wood rot repair, a color change from dark to light, and paint itself are on top. That's a planning number, not a quote; a painter will confirm after seeing the house.
Questions
How much does it cost to paint a house in 77098?
For the typical home in 77098 (about 2,570 sq ft, two-story), exterior painting labor runs about $4,200–$8,400 in 2026. Paint is extra; your estimate shows it separately. Your own home can be higher or lower; enter the address on Homestimo to get its range.
Is 77098 more expensive to paint than the rest of Houston?
The middle of the 77098 range is 88% above the Houston-area typical home ($3,350 at the middle) and 83% above the Harris County ZIP median. It ranks 7 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs from most to least expensive.
What makes painting quotes in 77098 go up?
Second stories (most homes here have one), more siding versus brick, wood rot on trim, lead-safe work on pre-1978 homes, and color changes that need an extra coat.
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How we got these numbers: Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) 2026 roll, single-family homes from 400 to 12,000 sq ft. "Typical home" is the home closest to the ZIP's median size with its most common number of stories; the range is the live Homestimo exterior estimate for that home (default options, run 2026-10-20). Not a quote. All Houston-area ZIPs.