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Emerald Forest

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$446K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$501K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · 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
20202026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20202026
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
20202026
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
20202026
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
20202026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.113
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$501K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,898 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1996
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

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.48%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.97%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.1.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.53%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.7 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.122
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,891 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$94K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132K
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 Emerald Forest compares

By median home value, Emerald Forest is the 4th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County, and its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Ector County.

Home values in Emerald Forest

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$401K$799K
neighborhoods in Ector County ranked by median home value
#Ector CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ponderosa Estates East$812K129
2Lonesome Dove$592K114
3Ratliff Ranch$590K113
4Emerald Forest$501K113
5Country Club Estates$491K260
6Sunrise South$453K244
7University Park$435K181
8North Country Club Estates$403K316
9Ocotillo Park$389K294
10StoneGate$370K201
11Martin & Boan$368K198
12Idlewild Estates$351K126
13Fair Oaks$338K292
14Devonian Estates$325K226
15University Acres$323K142
16Gardendale$319K479
17Plantation Oaks$313K174
18University Gardens$312K776
19Nolan Acres$310K242
20Westgate Acres$305K151
21385 Ranch Estates$303K369
22East Park$271K431
23Winwood$271K125
24Westridge$264K531

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

About the Emerald Forest market

What is the median home price in Emerald Forest, TX?

The median sale price in Emerald Forest, TX is $445,816 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Emerald Forest, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Emerald Forest, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). 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 Emerald Forest, TX?

Emerald Forest, TX contains 113 residential properties, with a median of 2,898 square feet, built around 1996. The median TopHap Estimate is $501K.

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

By median home value, Emerald Forest, TX is the 4th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County. Its typical home is worth more than 96% of all homes in Ector County. Ratliff Ranch ranks just above it and Country Club Estates just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Emerald Forest, TX?

97% of homes in Emerald Forest, TX are owner-occupied. 2% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Emerald Forest, TX hold?

48% of mortgaged homes in Emerald Forest, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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