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Research Forest

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$666K
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.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$788K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.384
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$788K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,933 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2005
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.0.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.91%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.17%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.0 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.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.3,048
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,466 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$223K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Research Forest compares

By median home value, Research Forest is the 6th most expensive of 27 neighborhoods in Montgomery County, and its typical home is worth more than 87% of all homes in Montgomery County.

Home values in Research Forest

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$414K$1.2M
neighborhoods in Montgomery County ranked by median home value
#Montgomery CountyMedian valueHomes
1Carlton Woods$3.1M423
2East Shore$1.4M584
3Benders Landing$1M3,017
4Lake Windcrest$985K921
5Town Center$843K216
6Research Forest$788K384
7Indian Springs$733K2,312
8Sterling Ridge$709K5,458
9Cochran's Crossing$673K5,409
10Woodforest$554K3,387
11Alden Bridge$519K7,553
12Panther Creek$490K4,056
13Graystone Hills$479K746
14Jacob's Reserve$472K2,038
15Grogan's Mill$460K4,586
16Spring Hills$430K343
17Spring Trails$414K1,701
18Imperial Oaks$379K6,812
19College Park$378K2,385
20Legends Ranch$364K1,576
21Lake Conroe$359K28,058
22River Plantation$325K1,447
23Panorama Village$296K1,114
24Kings Manor$293K1,204

27 neighborhoods in Montgomery County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Research Forest market

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

The median sale price in Research Forest, TX is $665,802 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

4 homes sold in Research Forest, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 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 Research Forest, TX?

Research Forest, TX contains 384 residential properties, with a median of 2,933 square feet, built around 2005. The median TopHap Estimate is $788K.

How does Research Forest, TX compare to the rest of Montgomery County?

By median home value, Research Forest, TX is the 6th most expensive of 27 neighborhoods in Montgomery County. Its typical home is worth more than 87% of all homes in Montgomery County. Town Center ranks just above it and Indian Springs just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Research Forest, TX?

91% of homes in Research Forest, TX are owner-occupied. 17% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

72% of mortgaged homes in Research Forest, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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