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Buchanan

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$181K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$176K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2024 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201720202024
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
201720202024
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201720202024
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201720202024
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201720202024
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201720202024
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2017201820192022202320252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.311
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$176K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,390 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1948
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.56%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.797
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,483 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Buchanan compares

By median home value, Buchanan is the 59th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County, and its typical home is worth more than 29% of all homes in Ector County.

Home values in Buchanan

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$130K$286K
neighborhoods in Ector County ranked by median home value
#Ector CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ponderosa Estates East$761K129
2Lonesome Dove$571K114
3Ratliff Ranch$570K113
4Country Club Estates$527K260
5Emerald Forest$491K113
6Sunrise South$433K244
7University Park$412K181
8Ocotillo Park$405K294
9North Country Club Estates$405K316
10Martin & Boan$381K198
11StoneGate$378K201
12Idlewild Estates$353K126
13Fair Oaks$338K292
14Plantation Oaks$332K174
15Devonian Estates$322K226
16Nolan Acres$318K242
17University Acres$305K142
18Gardendale$300K481
19University Gardens$300K776
20Esmond Estates$287K559
21385 Ranch Estates$283K369
22Winwood$280K125
23East Park$272K431
24Westgate Acres$271K151
59Buchanan$176K311

92 neighborhoods in Ector County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Buchanan market

What is the median home price in Buchanan, TX?

The median sale price in Buchanan, TX is $181,024 (data through October 2024), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Buchanan, TX each year?

3 homes sold in Buchanan, TX over the last 12 months (data through October 2024). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Buchanan, TX?

Buchanan, TX contains 311 residential properties, with a median of 1,390 square feet, built around 1948. The median TopHap Estimate is $176K.

How does Buchanan, TX compare to the rest of Ector County?

By median home value, Buchanan, TX is the 59th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County. Its typical home is worth more than 29% of all homes in Ector County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Buchanan, TX?

78% of homes in Buchanan, TX are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Buchanan, TX hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Buchanan, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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