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Ridgecrest West

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$228K
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.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$223K
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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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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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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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
2016201720192022202320242026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.317
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$223K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,770 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1949
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.54%
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.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.4 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.825
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,151 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.14 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 Ridgecrest West compares

By median home value, Ridgecrest West is the 40th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Ector County.

Home values in Ridgecrest West

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$108K$398K
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$534K260
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$278K559
24Westridge$270K531
40Ridgecrest West$223K317

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

About the Ridgecrest West market

What is the median home price in Ridgecrest West, TX?

The median sale price in Ridgecrest West, TX is $228,092 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ridgecrest West, TX each year?

5 homes sold in Ridgecrest West, 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 Ridgecrest West, TX?

Ridgecrest West, TX contains 317 residential properties, with a median of 1,770 square feet, built around 1949. The median TopHap Estimate is $223K.

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

By median home value, Ridgecrest West, TX is the 40th most expensive of 92 neighborhoods in Ector County. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Ector County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ridgecrest West, TX?

85% of homes in Ridgecrest West, TX are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ridgecrest West, TX hold?

54% of mortgaged homes in Ridgecrest West, 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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