What it costs to paint a house in 77316 (Montgomery, TX) in 2026
Painting the outside of the typical home in 77316 runs about $2,600–$4,700 in labor, with paint extra. The typical home here is about 2,390 sq ft, built around 2017, and 38% of homes have two or more stories.
| 77316 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes on county records | 14,927 |
| Median living area | 2,390 sq ft (middle half 1,730–3,140) |
| Median year built | 2017 |
| Built before 1978 | 6% |
| Two or more stories | 38% |
| Exterior paint, typical home (labor) | $2,600–$4,700 |
| Rank (most expensive first) | 77 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs |
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How 77316 compares
The middle of the 77316 range is 9% above the typical Houston-area home (middle $3,350) and 6% above the middle Montgomery County ZIP ($3,450).
| ZIP | Area | Median sq ft | 2+ stories | Exterior paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77306 | Conroe | 1,480 | 27% | $2,000–$3,500 |
| 77328 | Cleveland | 1,610 | 15% | $2,100–$3,700 |
| 77303 | Conroe | 1,730 | 24% | $2,100–$3,800 |
| 77318 | Willis | 2,050 | 34% | $2,400–$4,200 |
| 77304 | Conroe | 2,230 | 39% | $2,500–$4,400 |
| 77316 | Montgomery | 2,390 | 38% | $2,600–$4,700 |
What moves the price in 77316
One story or two. About 38% of homes in 77316 are two-story, so two neighbors on the same street can get very different quotes. If yours is one story, expect the lower half of the range; a two-story of the same size usually lands in the upper half.
Size varies a lot. The middle half of homes here runs from 1,730 to 3,140 sq ft. A home near 1,730 sq ft typically prices below this page's range; one near 3,140 sq ft above it.
Newer homes, first repaint. The typical home here was built around 2017. Builder-grade exterior paint often needs its first repaint after 7–10 years in Houston sun and humidity; the first repaint usually needs fresh caulk around trim and windows more than wood repair.
Worked example
A 2,390 sq ft one-story home in 77316, brick and siding with painted trim and soffits: pressure wash, caulk, two coats on the painted surfaces. Labor about $2,600–$4,700. 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 77316?
For the typical home in 77316 (about 2,390 sq ft, one-story), exterior painting labor runs about $2,600–$4,700 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 77316 more expensive to paint than the rest of Houston?
The middle of the 77316 range is 9% above the Houston-area typical home ($3,350 at the middle) and 6% above the Montgomery County ZIP median. It ranks 77 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs from most to least expensive.
What makes painting quotes in 77316 go up?
A second story, more siding versus brick, wood rot on trim, and color changes that need an extra coat.
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How we got these numbers: Montgomery Central Appraisal District (MCAD) 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.