What it costs to paint a house in 77578 (Manvel, TX) in 2026
Painting the outside of the typical home in 77578 runs about $2,800–$4,900 in labor, with paint extra. The typical home here is about 2,650 sq ft, built around 2016, and 44% of homes have two or more stories.
| 77578 at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes on county records | 9,626 |
| Median living area | 2,650 sq ft (middle half 2,150–3,210) |
| Median year built | 2016 |
| Built before 1978 | 4% |
| Two or more stories | 44% |
| Exterior paint, typical home (labor) | $2,800–$4,900 |
| Rank (most expensive first) | 62 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs |
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How 77578 compares
The middle of the 77578 range is 15% above the typical Houston-area home (middle $3,350) and 26% above the middle Brazoria County ZIP ($3,050).
| ZIP | Area | Median sq ft | 2+ stories | Exterior paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77577 | Liverpool | 1,500 | 15% | $2,000–$3,500 |
| 77566 | Lake Jackson | 1,820 | 22% | $2,200–$3,900 |
| 77581 | Pearland | 2,280 | 42% | $2,600–$4,600 |
| 77578 | Manvel | 2,650 | 44% | $2,800–$4,900 |
| 77583 | Iowa Colony | 2,130 | 43% | $3,100–$6,100 |
| 77584 | Pearland | 2,510 | 51% | $3,400–$6,700 |
What moves the price in 77578
One story or two. About 44% of homes in 77578 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 2,150 to 3,210 sq ft. A home near 2,150 sq ft typically prices below this page's range; one near 3,210 sq ft above it.
Newer homes, first repaint. The typical home here was built around 2016. 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 2,650 sq ft one-story home in 77578, brick and siding with painted trim and soffits: pressure wash, caulk, two coats on the painted surfaces. Labor about $2,800–$4,900. 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 77578?
For the typical home in 77578 (about 2,650 sq ft, one-story), exterior painting labor runs about $2,800–$4,900 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 77578 more expensive to paint than the rest of Houston?
The middle of the 77578 range is 15% above the Houston-area typical home ($3,350 at the middle) and 26% above the Brazoria County ZIP median. It ranks 62 of 213 Houston-area ZIPs from most to least expensive.
What makes painting quotes in 77578 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: Brazoria County Appraisal District (BCAD) 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.