Methodology & Sources

Calculators and Interactive Tools

The calculators provided across the site (Property Tax Estimator, Crack Spread Proxy, Lot Yield Calculator, etc.) are intended as educational baseline models. They do not constitute financial, legal, or real estate advice.

• Tax Estimator: Assumes a standard combined base rate (County + ISD + City) but cannot account for hyper-local MUD (Municipal Utility District) levies which routinely push rates above 3.0%.
• Lot Yield: Based on City of Houston Chapter 42 subdivision ordinances, but ignores site-specific detention requirements which often consume 10-15% of developable acreage.

Data Freshness

Economic and demographic figures are updated quarterly following BEA and Census Bureau release schedules. Last audit: Q3 2023.