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Royal Shores

Sub-neighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$972K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.157
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$972K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.4,799 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.2008
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.0.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.96%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.48%
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.7
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 100.23

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.52%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.0.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.77
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.505 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$216K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.53 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

How Royal Shores compares

By median home value, Royal Shores is the 12th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County, and its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Harris County.

Home values in Royal Shores

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$683K$2.1M
neighborhoods in Harris County ranked by median home value
#Harris CountyMedian valueHomes
1Carlton Woods$3.1M262
2Tanglewood$2.7M1,245
3West University Place$2.6M1,386
4Crestwood / Glen Cove$2.3M442
5West Oaks$1.8M109
6Sunset Terrace / Montclair$1.8M289
7Southampton$1.7M799
8Boulevard Oaks$1.6M506
9Hilshire VIllage$1.5M315
10Morningside Place$1.1M572
11Historic Heights South$1M736
12Royal Shores$972K157
13Houston Heights East$953K763
14Houston Heights West$942K380
15Kingwood Greens$863K219
16Woodland Heights$848K2,316
17St. George Place$845K548
18Northgate Country Club$733K241
19Kings Forest$732K264
20Briargrove Park$717K2,036
21Kings Point$647K1,590
22Galleria Area$644K2,848
23Kelliwood Estates$628K419
24First Montrose Commons$625K301

100 neighborhoods in Harris County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Royal Shores market

How many homes are there in Royal Shores, TX?

Royal Shores, TX contains 157 residential properties, with a median of 4,799 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 2008. The median TopHap Estimate is $972K.

How does Royal Shores, TX compare to the rest of Harris County?

By median home value, Royal Shores, TX is the 12th most expensive of 100 neighborhoods in Harris County. Its typical home is worth more than 95% of all homes in Harris County. Historic Heights South ranks just above it and Houston Heights East just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Royal Shores, TX?

96% of homes in Royal Shores, TX are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Royal Shores, TX hold?

54% of mortgaged homes in Royal Shores, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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