Houston, Texas CD rates range from 0.01% to 5.00% APY, verified by MonitorBankRates as of October 14, 2026. Current Houston, Texas CD rates include FIRST EAGLEFIRST EAGLE2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.56%Real return: +2.20%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering Share Certificate Special - 1 Year Certificate at 5.00% APY, Gulf Capital BankGulf Capital Bank1 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.09%Real return: +2.16%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month Jumbo Certificate of Deposit at 4.96% APY, Advancial Federal Credit UnionAdvancial Federal Credit Union845 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77079A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 12.30%Real return: +2.07%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Regular, IRA & Business Jumbo Certificates at 4.87% APY, First Community Credit Union Houston, TXFirst Community Credit Union Houston, TX3200 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082 2319A+5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 3.58%Real return: +1.90%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 5 Year Business CD at 4.70% APY, and Amoco Federal Credit UnionAmoco Federal Credit Union1800 Space Park Dr, Houston, TX 77058A5.0 ★Texas Ratio: 7.70%Real return: +1.70%APY minus CPI (February 2026) offering 36 Month Certificate at 4.50% APY. CD rates as of October 14, 2026 according to verified data from MonitorBankRates.
Houston has 780 local institutions in our database, with CD rates as high as 5.00% APY from FIRST EAGLE at 2929 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019. Use the tables below to compare all available CD terms and offers, including options from institutions serving the broader Texas area. Rates are continually updated, so we recommend checking back frequently.
The Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) displayed reflect actual verified offers from top-rated institutions. Rates are subject to change at the institution's discretion without notice and may depend on your initial funding amount. A substantial penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal, which could reduce earnings on the account. CD Rates Last Updated and Verified: October 14, 2026
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $250,001
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $100,001
Balance tier starting at $250,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $50,001
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance tier starting at $100,001; Minimum Deposit column
IRA Certificate; minimum deposit tier $1,000
Balance tier starting at $50,001; Minimum Deposit column
Balance: $500,000.00 and over; $500,000+ jumbo tier
Balance: $500,000 and over; Promotional rate for new CDs opened during the promotion; CDs opened prior to 5/1/2023 that renew during the promotion are not eligible; Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Visit a Frost financial center for CDs of $500,000 and over; APY effective as of 10/14/2026; Frost CDs may be used for Traditional and Roth IRAs
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance tier starting at $1,000; Minimum Deposit column
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
Open Account
Rates guaranteed until maturity; Certificates of deposit above $250,000.00 will earn a reduced rate
Balance: $100,000.00 and over
Balance: $100,000 and over
APY $500: N/A; APY $1,000+: 3.50%; APY $100,000+: 3.50%
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Balance: $1,000.00 - $99,999.99
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Certificates of Deposit ($100,000 or above); Must maintain a minimum balance of $100,000 to obtain the disclosed APY; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
FL only; banking center minimum $10,000, online minimum $500
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance tier; Rates current as of 10/13/2026
Premium Deposit Account (PDA) dividend rate
Penalty for early withdrawal.
Penalty for early withdrawal. Minimum $1,000 to open.
Consumer Only; Minimum Balance to Open $50,000; Minimum Balance to Earn APY $50,000
Up to 4.50% APY; CD terms: 6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month, and Jumbo 24-month; early withdrawal penalties apply
Promotional certificate; funded with new deposits only; $100 minimum if under 18 years old
Dividend rate tier starting at $250,001
Dividend rate tier starting at $100,001
Minimum deposit tier
Dividend rate tier starting at $50,001
Minimum deposit tier
Dividend rate tier starting at $1,000
Minimum deposit tier
70th Anniversary Special; Minimum balance to open $500.00; Funds must be new money to the Credit Union
Jumbo
Minimum deposit tier
Rates guaranteed until maturity; Certificates of deposit above $250,000.00 will earn a reduced rate
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Open Account
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
Open Account
Premium Deposit Account (PDA) dividend rate
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Regular
Not available for IRAs
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Consumer Only; Minimum Balance to Open $500; Minimum Balance to Earn APY $500
Callable CD: may be redeemed by the credit union at its option, not in the first 90 days; minimum to open $50,000 per footnote c; Balance tier: $1,000,000.00 and up
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance tier; Rates current as of 10/13/2026
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$188; Total value: $10,188; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Balance: $50,000 - $250,000 New Money; Open now or in branch; Take advantage of our highest CD rate
Certificates of Deposit ($100,000 or above); Must maintain a minimum balance of $100,000 to obtain the disclosed APY; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $50,000 and over; Jumbo
Jumbo; Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
Qualifications Required: Checking account; First Eagle debit card; monthly deposits of at least $100.00; Special APY requires a Checking account, First Eagle debit card and monthly deposits of at least $100.00 (must have Checking); funds must be new money to the Credit Union; deposit up to $100,000; early withdrawal penalties apply
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Limited time offer; minimum deposit $100,000 applies to new money deposits only; fixed rate for the full 12-month term; call for rates and APY on additional minimum balances; interest paid monthly via ACH or added back at maturity
FL only; promotional CD offer; 10-day rate guarantee; banking center minimum $10,000, online minimum $500
Dividends Compounded and Credited: Monthly; Dividend Period: Monthly
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Balance tier: $250,001 (Minimum Deposit tier)
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$410; Total value: $10,410; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
Source table caption: IRA Certificates (1 year)
Balance tier: $100,001 (Minimum Deposit tier)
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Type: Jumbo
Jumbo
Balance tier: $50,001 (Minimum Deposit tier)
1-year online CD; CD rate calculator table; Online CD
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Effective 10/1/2025; APY*
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 90 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 90 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Term Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Balance tier: $1,000 (Minimum Deposit tier)
Special Term Share Certificates - Jumbo Term Share Rates
Premium Deposit Account (PDA) dividend rate
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Fixed rate; $1,000 minimum deposit to open; personal accounts only; interest accrued daily and paid monthly
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
$100K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$622; Total value: $10,622; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
$1K Minimum APY tier; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Dividends compounded daily, credited monthly; Penalties apply for early withdrawals
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Premium Deposit Account (PDA) dividend rate
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Early Withdrawal Penalty: 180 Days Dividends; Dividends Compounded: Monthly
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance tier; Rates current as of 10/13/2026
Share, IRA, ESA; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; EasyStart Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Rates guaranteed until maturity; Certificates of deposit above $250,000.00 will earn a reduced rate
Balance: $50,000 and over; Jumbo
Jumbo; Balance: $50,000 and over
Balance: $1,000 and over
CD rate calculator table; Online CD
Online CD; Annual Percentage Yield (APY) variable as of 10/14/2026; CD rates fixed upon opening the account; early withdrawal penalties apply
Type: Jumbo
Jumbo
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Certificates of Deposit ($100,000 or above); Must maintain a minimum balance of $100,000 to obtain the disclosed APY; penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $1,000 - $49,999.99
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: $1,000.00 to $49,999.99
includes IRA
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Must be funded with a minimum deposit of $1,000 within 10 business days of account opening; Interest calculated and accrued daily; Penalty may be incurred for withdrawal prior to maturity
Guaranteed rate of return on a Certificate of Deposit
Limited time offer; APY effective 08/13/2026, subject to change at any time; interest compounded quarterly; interest rates fixed for the term; early withdrawal penalty applies
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
Est. earnings / $10K: ~$868; Total value: $10,868; APYs accurate as of May 1, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Callable CD: may be redeemed by the credit union at its option, not in the first 90 days; minimum to open $50,000
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Share Certificates (2 year); Minimum Deposit tier: $250,001
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Share Certificates (2 year); Minimum Deposit tier: $100,001
Share Certificates (2 year); Minimum Deposit tier: $50,001
IRA; Minimum deposit tier: $95000
Share Certificates (2 year); Minimum Deposit tier: $1,000
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
IRA
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 180 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Minimum deposit tier: $95000
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Dividend Rate 4.05%; APY 4.13%
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
IRA; Minimum deposit tier: $95000
Dividend Rate 4.00%; APY 4.07%
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Dividend Rate 3.95%; APY 4.02%
IRA
Dividend Rate 3.90%; APY 3.97%
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
Minimum deposit tier: $95000
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open IRA Certificate is $500.00. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal prior to maturity.
Step Up Certificate; not available for IRAs
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Not available for IRAs
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Dividends compounded quarterly, credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period; Fixed rate; Available as Traditional and Roth
Fixed; Dividends compounded quarterly; Dividends credited quarterly; Additional deposits: At Maturity; Early withdrawal penalty: Up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period.
Fixed; Dividends compounded Monthly; Dividends credited Monthly; Early withdrawal: At Maturity, up to 180 days dividends; Renewals: Automatic with 10 day grace period
Dividends compounded quarterly; credited quarterly; additional deposits: at maturity; early withdrawal penalty: up to 180 days dividends; renewals: automatic with 10 day grace period; IRA Term Certificate (Available as both Traditional and Roth)
Amount: $2,500; Penalties may be imposed for early withdrawal
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance tier; Rates current as of 10/13/2026
Balance: $50,000.01 - $100,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open IRA Certificate is $500.00. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal prior to maturity.
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
IRA Certificate; Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Step Up Certificate; not available for IRAs
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Balance: $50,000.01 - $100,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $50,000.01 - $100,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Rates applicable 10/07/2026 - 10/13/2026
Not available for IRAs
Balance: $25,000.01 - $50,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $25,000.01 - $50,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Balance: $500 Minimum Balance tier; Rates current as of 10/13/2026
Jumbo; Penalties may apply for early withdrawal
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. The minimum balance to open a Regular Certificate is $500.00. A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal of funds prior to the maturity date.
Effective Date: September 3, 2025; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees could reduce earnings on account.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; A penalty will or may be imposed for early withdrawal.
Effective Date: September 3, 2026; Fees could reduce earnings.
Balance: $1,000,000.00 and over
Balance: $250,000.00 - $999,999.99
Balance: $100,000.00 - $249,999.99
Callable CD: may be redeemed by the credit union at its option, not in the first 90 days; minimum to open $50,000
Jumbo/Min. $90,000
Rate Effective Date: October 12, 2026
Balance: $5,000.00 - $99,999.99
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Jumbo tier ($95,000+); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Mini- Jumbo/Min. $25,000
Standard tier ($1,000 minimum); Compounded daily, paid quarterly
Dividend Rate; $500 minimum investment
APY= Annual Percentage Yield. Minimum balance to open IRA Certificate is $500.00. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal prior to maturity.
Minimum deposit tier $250,001; Dividend Rate 3.95%; APY 4.02%
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $500,000.01 or greater; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Fixed 4.00% APY for 60 months per disclosure; page headline also states APY as high as 3.75% on a 60-month Tier (conflicting figures on page); minimum opening deposit and minimum balance to earn stated APY $1,000; early withdrawal penalty 270 days' interest on 60-month certificates; renews automatically at maturity
Minimum deposit tier $100,001; Dividend Rate 3.90%; APY 3.97%
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $100,000.01 - $500,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Minimum deposit tier $50,001; Dividend Rate 3.85%; APY 3.92%
Balance: $100K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $50,000.01 - $100,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $50,000.01 - $100,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Balance tier: $50,000.00 and up; Jumbo Share Certificate minimum $50,000
Investment Accounts (includes IRA CDs); Regular and IRA Certificates of Deposit; Balance: Jumbo ($50K plus)
Minimum deposit tier $1,000; Dividend Rate 3.80%; APY 3.87%
Step Up Certificate; not available for IRAs
Balance: $1K Minimum APY; Rates as of Oct 13, 2026 ET; Long-Term Certificate Rates(Share, IRA, ESA)
Balance: $25,000.01 - $50,000.00; Posting: Quarterly
Balance: $25,000.01 - $50,000.00; Posting Frequency: Quarterly
Compare local Houston, TX CD rate quotes against the statewide average
Daily CD rate averages tracked across our database of 8,500+ banks and credit unions, updated every evening.
Texas 12-month CD rates rose 0.016 points over the past 7 days to 3.382% APY.
Texas 6-month CD rates rose 0.021 points over the past 7 days to 3.253% APY.
Where are Texas CD rates headed through October 2027?
Projections based on Fed funds rate futures and historical CD-to-fed-funds spread model. Not financial advice.
Annual interest earnings at today’s Texas average APYs. State average used where available; national average as fallback.
| CD Term | TX Avg APY | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Month CD | 2.495% | $124.77 | $249.53 | $623.82 | $1,247.65 |
| 6-Month CD | 3.253% | $162.67 | $325.34 | $813.35 | $1,626.70 |
| 12-Month CD | 3.382% | $169.10 | $338.20 | $845.50 | $1,691.00 |
| 18-Month CD | 3.268% | $163.42 | $326.83 | $817.07 | $1,634.15 |
| 24-Month CD | 3.221% | $161.05 | $322.11 | $805.27 | $1,610.55 |
| 36-Month CD | 3.141% | $157.02 | $314.05 | $785.12 | $1,570.25 |
| 48-Month CD | 3.038% | $151.91 | $303.82 | $759.55 | $1,519.10 |
| 60-Month CD | 3.097% | $154.83 | $309.66 | $774.15 | $1,548.30 |
| Earnings shown are annualized (APY basis). Actual earnings for sub-12-month terms will be proportionally lower at maturity. Rates as of October 14, 2026. | |||||
$25,000 split equally across 5 terms using today’s Texas average rates. As each CD matures, reinvest at the 36-month rung.
| Rung | Term | Deposit | TX Avg APY | Annual Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3-Month CD | $5,000 | 2.495% | $124.77 |
| 2 | 6-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.253% | $162.67 |
| 3 | 12-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.382% | $169.10 |
| 4 | 24-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.221% | $161.05 |
| 5 | 36-Month CD | $5,000 | 3.141% | $157.02 |
| Total ($25,000 invested) | $25,000 | 3.098% blended | $774.61/yr | |
Ladder example uses equal $5,000 rungs and Texas average APYs. Actual earnings depend on the specific institution and product chosen. Use the calculator above to model your exact deposit amounts.
MonitorBankRates tracks 3,533 CD rates from 25 banks and 48 credit unions with locations in Houston, Texas, plus national online institutions available to Texas residents. Our proprietary aggregation system pulls verified rate data directly from each institution’s official website, no estimates, no national averages passed off as real offers.
Every rate listed includes the institution’s Safety Grade (A+ to F), Star Rating (1 to 5), and Texas Ratio, objective financial health metrics calculated from FDIC and NCUA regulatory data, so you can compare yield and institutional safety in one place.
Current top rate: FIRST EAGLE offers a CD at 5.00% APY with a minimum deposit of $0. Use the rate table above to compare all current offers in Houston, Texas.
What to compare when shopping for a CD in Houston, Texas
To find the best APYs in Houston, Texas, start with credit unions and online-only banks: Houston, Texas has 48 credit unions in our database, and they consistently offer some of the highest yields because they have lower overhead than traditional banks and compete aggressively for deposits.
Always compare the APY (Annual Percentage Yield), not just the interest rate. The APY reflects compounding and is the true measure of what you’ll earn.
Also compare the early withdrawal penalty. Common penalties range from 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term. If you’re unsure whether you’ll need the funds early, a no-penalty CD or a high-yield savings account may be a better fit.
Local demographics and economic context for CD savers. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024
12.3% of residents are 65 or older, below the national average of 17.3%; an unemployment rate of 6.9% (vs. 4.8% nationally) underscores the value of a guaranteed fixed return. At today’s TX 12-month CD average of 3.382%, saving 10% of the local median salary ($3,966/year) and putting it in a CD would earn an additional $134 annually in interest.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2024. Median earnings from ACS 2023 place-level estimates.
What to compare when choosing between a CD and other deposit accounts
| Feature | CD | High-Yield Savings | Money Market | 6-Month CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Type | Fixed APY | Variable APY | Variable APY | Fixed APY |
| Liquidity | Locked for term | Anytime | Anytime | Locked 6 months |
| Early Withdrawal | Penalty (months of interest) | None | None | Penalty (90 to 180 days interest) |
| FDIC / NCUA Insured | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) | Yes (up to $250K) |
| Check / Debit Access | No | Usually no | Often yes | No |
| Best For | Known savings goal, CD ladder | Emergency fund, flexible savings | Liquid savings with check-writing | Slightly higher yield, less urgency |
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a deposit account that holds a fixed sum of money for a fixed term, commonly three months to five years, in exchange for a guaranteed interest rate. In return for leaving the money untouched until the term ends, a saver in Houston, Texas typically earns a higher rate than a standard savings account pays. CDs from banks are insured by the FDIC and those from credit unions by the NCUA, in Houston, Texas as everywhere in the U.S.
The term is the length of time the money is committed before the CD matures. Shorter terms such as three or six months give Houston, Texas savers easier access to their funds. For example, Gulf Capital Bank is offering its 6 Month Jumbo Certificate of Deposit at 4.54% APY. Longer terms such as three or five years usually pay higher rates. On the longer end, Advancial Federal Credit Union is offering its 5 Year Regular, IRA & Business Jumbo Certificates at 4.87% APY. When a CD matures, the depositor can withdraw the principal and interest or roll the balance into a new term, so it helps to match the term to when the money will actually be needed.
CDs are among the lowest-risk savings products available because the rate is fixed for the full term and the balance is federally insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. For a Houston, Texas saver, the main trade-off is liquidity: withdrawing funds before maturity usually triggers an early-withdrawal penalty, often 30 to 180 days of interest depending on the term.
Interest on a CD is calculated using the annual percentage yield (APY), which reflects the effect of compounding over a year. Depending on the institution, interest may be credited monthly, quarterly, or at maturity, and can be paid out to a linked account or added back to the CD to compound. When comparing the Houston, Texas CDs listed above, a saver gets the truest picture of total earnings by looking at APY rather than the nominal rate.
Most CDs carry a fixed rate that is locked for the entire term, protecting a Houston, Texas depositor if market rates fall after the account is opened. Some institutions offer variable-rate or bump-up CDs whose rate can change during the term; these may start lower but allow the rate to rise if conditions improve. Which is better depends on the direction a saver expects rates to move.
See exactly what a CD will earn by maturity. Enter your deposit, pick a term, and set the APY, or click any current Houston, Texas rate on the right to apply that term and rate instantly. CD rates are fixed for the full term.
Assumes the APY is held to maturity with interest compounding and remaining in the CD. Early withdrawals typically forfeit 30 to 180 days of interest. Estimates are for informational purposes only.
At today’s TX top rate of 5.00% APY, a $10,000 deposit earns $500 in the first year. Enter your amount to see your exact return.
Houston, Texas CD LadderTX CD rates currently range from 2.495% (3-month) to 3.141% (36-month). Model a ladder with local rates to keep cash accessible while maximizing yield.
Early Withdrawal PenaltyBefore locking into a Houston, Texas CD at 5.00% APY, know your exit cost. Most institutions charge 90 to 180 days of interest. Calculate your real net return if you need early access.
CD vs. High-Yield SavingsTexas’s average 12-month CD is 3.382% APY. Compare locking in that rate against a flexible high-yield savings account to see which earns more for your deposit and timeline.
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