What it costs to paint a house in 77318 (Willis, TX) in 2026
Painting the outside of the typical home in 77318 runs about $2,400–$4,200 in labor, with paint extra. The typical home here is about 2,050 sq ft, built around 2014, and 34% of homes have two or more stories.
| 77318 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes on county records | 8,153 |
| Median living area | 2,050 sq ft (middle half 1,640–2,640) |
| Median year built | 2014 |
| Built before 1978 | 3% |
| Two or more stories | 34% |
| Exterior paint, typical home (labor) | $2,400–$4,200 |
| Rank (most expensive first) | 113 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs |
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How 77318 compares
The middle of the 77318 range is 1% below the typical Houston-area home (middle $3,350) and 4% below 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 77318
Mostly one-story. Only 34% of homes in 77318 have a second story. Painters can work most walls from the ground or a short ladder, which keeps labor down compared with ZIPs where two-story homes are the norm.
Size varies a lot. The middle half of homes here runs from 1,640 to 2,640 sq ft. A home near 1,640 sq ft typically prices below this page's range; one near 2,640 sq ft above it.
Newer homes, first repaint. The typical home here was built around 2014. 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 2,050 sq ft one-story home in 77318, brick and siding with painted trim and soffits: pressure wash, caulk, two coats on the painted surfaces. Labor about $2,400–$4,200. 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 77318?
For the typical home in 77318 (about 2,050 sq ft, one-story), exterior painting labor runs about $2,400–$4,200 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 77318 more expensive to paint than the rest of Houston?
The middle of the 77318 range is 1% below the Houston-area typical home ($3,350 at the middle) and 4% below the Montgomery County ZIP median. It ranks 113 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs from most to least expensive.
What makes painting quotes in 77318 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.