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Forest Crest

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$243K
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.
7
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$250K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 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
201720252026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201720252026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
201720252026
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
201720252026
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
201720252026
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
201720252026
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
20162018201920222023202420252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.965
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$250K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,388 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1962
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.72%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.79%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.7%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.17.9 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.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,570
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,573 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.62%

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 Forest Crest compares

By median home value, Forest Crest is the 571st most expensive of 757 neighborhoods in Dallas County, and its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Dallas County.

Home values in Forest Crest

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$196K$325K
neighborhoods in Dallas County ranked by median home value
#Dallas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mayflower Estates$5.2M131
2Highland Park$3.6M3,450
3Dallas Arts District$3.3M216
4Greenway Parks$3.2M290
5University Park$2.9M6,424
6Preston Hollow North$2.7M1,223
7Royal Northaven$2.7M453
8Northern Hills$2.6M198
9White Rock$2.5M368
10Caruth Hills$2.3M1,297
11Glen Abbey$2.3M183
12Russwood Acres$2.2M201
13Forest Court$2.2M507
14Devonshire$2.2M726
15Royalwood Estate$1.9M703
16Bluffview$1.9M961
17Preston Royal$1.7M455
18Hockaday$1.7M452
19Forest Hills$1.6M588
20Churchill Way$1.6M170
21Glen Lakes$1.5M287
22Preston Citadel$1.5M598
23Willowgate$1.5M368
24Hillcrest Forest$1.4M2,284
571Forest Crest$250K965

757 neighborhoods in Dallas County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Forest Crest market

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

The median sale price in Forest Crest, TX is $243,248 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

7 homes sold in Forest Crest, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 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 Forest Crest, TX?

Forest Crest, TX contains 965 residential properties, with a median of 1,388 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1962. The median TopHap Estimate is $250K.

How does Forest Crest, TX compare to the rest of Dallas County?

By median home value, Forest Crest, TX is the 571st most expensive of 757 neighborhoods in Dallas County. Its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Dallas County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forest Crest, TX?

79% of homes in Forest Crest, TX are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

72% of mortgaged homes in Forest Crest, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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