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Live Oak County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.TexasBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 54
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$119K
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.
29
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$171K
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.6,142
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$171K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,310 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1997
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.59%

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.4.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.68%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.3%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.42%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.4 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.11,986
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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 countys nationally.

How Live Oak County compares

By median home value, Live Oak County is the 160th most expensive of 250 counties in Texas, and its typical home is worth more than 16% of all homes in Texas.

Home values in Live Oak County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$48K$575K
counties in Texas ranked by median home value
#TexasMedian valueHomes
1Blanco County$655K7,924
2Kendall County$610K22,166
3Llano County$587K18,291
4Gillespie County$577K15,335
5Glasscock County$528K387
6Hamilton County$521K5,289
7Collin County$510K370,418
8Comal County$489K83,144
9Burnet County$487K27,122
10Travis County$485K384,185
11Austin County$457K15,765
12Denton County$452K308,968
13Parker County$447K61,827
14Rockwall County$419K46,925
15Wilson County$418K18,662
16Somervell County$412K3,811
17Williamson County$410K232,541
18Bandera County$399K14,976
19Hood County$390K31,925
20Fort Bend County$388K299,137
21Fayette County$388K12,143
22Wise County$386K32,795
23Kerr County$386K24,564
24Erath County$381K16,030
160Live Oak County$171K6,142

250 counties in Texas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Live Oak County, most valuable first

About the Live Oak County market

What is the median home price in Live Oak County, TX?

The median sale price in Live Oak County, TX is $118,552 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Live Oak County, TX each year?

29 homes sold in Live Oak County, 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.

Is Live Oak County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Live Oak County, TX is currently a balanced market, scoring 54 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Live Oak County, TX?

Live Oak County, TX contains 6,142 residential properties, with a median of 1,310 square feet, built around 1997. The median TopHap Estimate is $171K.

How does Live Oak County, TX compare to the rest of Texas?

By median home value, Live Oak County, TX is the 160th most expensive of 250 counties in Texas. Its typical home is worth more than 16% of all homes in Texas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Live Oak County, TX?

68% of homes in Live Oak County, TX are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Live Oak County, TX hold?

56% of mortgaged homes in Live Oak County, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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