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Orchard

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$65K
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.
$339K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2018 · 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
OctJul
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
OctJul
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
OctJul
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
OctJul

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.307
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$339K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,620 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.1978
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.69%

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.76%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
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.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.26%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.2 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.3.1%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.356
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.979 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$55K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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 Orchard compares

By median home value, Orchard is the 8th most expensive of 14 cities in Fort Bend County, and its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Fort Bend County.

Home values in Orchard

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$175K$1.1M
cities in Fort Bend County ranked by median home value
#Fort Bend CountyMedian valueHomes
1Weston Lakes$753K1,310
2Fulshear$507K15,873
3Simonton$498K347
4Sugar Land$451K52,554
5Richmond$386K66,488
6Needville$370K5,810
7Missouri City$350K43,411
8Orchard$339K307
9Rosenberg$310K21,469
10Beasley$305K2,007
11Stafford$284K5,952
12Meadows Place$279K1,634
13Arcola$260K263
14Kendleton$164K564

About the Orchard market

What is the median home price in Orchard, TX?

The median sale price in Orchard, TX is $65,090 (data through July 2018), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Orchard, TX each year?

1 homes sold in Orchard, TX over the last 12 months (data through July 2018). 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 Orchard, TX?

Orchard, TX contains 307 residential properties, with a median of 1,620 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1978. The median TopHap Estimate is $339K.

How does Orchard, TX compare to the rest of Fort Bend County?

By median home value, Orchard, TX is the 8th most expensive of 14 cities in Fort Bend County. Its typical home is worth more than 37% of all homes in Fort Bend County. Missouri City ranks just above it and Rosenberg just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Orchard, TX?

68% of homes in Orchard, TX are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Orchard, TX hold?

76% of mortgaged homes in Orchard, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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