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Hickory Creek

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$726K
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.
$512K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2025 · 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
20172025
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20172025
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
20172025
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
20172025
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
20172025
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
201720192022202320242025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.961
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$512K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,562 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2016
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.44%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.88%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.11%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.56%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.3 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,465
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,144 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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 citys nationally.

How Hickory Creek compares

By median home value, Hickory Creek is the 8th most expensive of 24 cities in Denton County, and its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Denton County.

Home values in Hickory Creek

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$249K$984K
cities in Denton County ranked by median home value
#Denton CountyMedian valueHomes
1Copper Canyon$1.2M276
2Double Oak$841K944
3Trophy Club$738K328
4Northlake$658K517
5Flower Mound$625K23,902
6Roanoke$594K10,825
7Argyle$593K15,027
8Hickory Creek$512K961
9The Colony$420K15,641
10Lewisville$419K31,220
11Justin$415K13,313
12Carrollton$409K36,631
13Corinth$398K6,185
14Lake Dallas$397K3,916
15Little Elm$392K29,958
16Krugerville$364K435
17Ponder$363K2,800
18Aubrey$360K20,909
19Denton$351K40,270
20Krum$335K3,641
21Sanger$321K6,144
22Cross Roads$313K2,110
23Pilot Point$312K4,266
24Providence Village$287K1,634

About the Hickory Creek market

What is the median home price in Hickory Creek, TX?

The median sale price in Hickory Creek, TX is $726,200 (data through January 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Hickory Creek, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Hickory Creek, TX over the last 12 months (data through January 2025). 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 Hickory Creek, TX?

Hickory Creek, TX contains 961 residential properties, with a median of 2,562 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 2016. The median TopHap Estimate is $512K.

How does Hickory Creek, TX compare to the rest of Denton County?

By median home value, Hickory Creek, TX is the 8th most expensive of 24 cities in Denton County. Its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Denton County. Argyle ranks just above it and The Colony just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hickory Creek, TX?

88% of homes in Hickory Creek, TX are owner-occupied. 11% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Hickory Creek, TX hold?

44% of mortgaged homes in Hickory Creek, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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