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Gardendale

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$289K
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.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$300K
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
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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
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.481
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$300K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,484 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1991
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.38%

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.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.51%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.7 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.0.9%
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.217
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.63°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 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 Gardendale compares

By median home value, Gardendale is the 19th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County, and its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Ector County.

Home values in Gardendale

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$159K$550K
neighborhoods in Ector County ranked by median home value
#Ector CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ponderosa Estates East$782K129
2Ratliff Ranch$571K113
3Lonesome Dove$561K114
4Country Club Estates$532K260
5Emerald Forest$496K113
6Sunrise South$440K244
7Ocotillo Park$432K294
8University Park$421K181
9North Country Club Estates$403K316
10Martin & Boan$392K198
11StoneGate$380K201
12Idlewild Estates$359K126
13Fair Oaks$356K292
14Devonian Estates$327K226
15University Gardens$321K776
16Nolan Acres$319K242
17Plantation Oaks$317K174
18University Acres$304K142
19Gardendale$300K481
20385 Ranch Estates$293K369
21Winwood$289K125
22Westgate Acres$281K151
23Esmond Estates$277K559
24Westridge$270K531

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

About the Gardendale market

What is the median home price in Gardendale, TX?

The median sale price in Gardendale, TX is $289,189 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Gardendale, TX each year?

6 homes sold in Gardendale, 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 Gardendale, TX?

Gardendale, TX contains 481 residential properties, with a median of 1,484 square feet, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $300K.

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

By median home value, Gardendale, TX is the 19th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County. Its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Ector County. University Acres ranks just above it and 385 Ranch 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 Gardendale, TX?

51% of homes in Gardendale, TX are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Gardendale, TX hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Gardendale, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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