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Southwest Hills

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$532K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$277K
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.

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
202120222026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
202120222026
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
202120222026
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
202120222026
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
202120222026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
202120222026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
202120222026
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
202120222026
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
20172025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.358
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$277K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,619 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.1998
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.59%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.4.5%

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.60%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.1%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.44%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.28%
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.11.2 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.72
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,567 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$41K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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 neighborhoods nationally.

How Southwest Hills compares

By median home value, Southwest Hills is the 34th most expensive of 47 neighborhoods in Hays County, and its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Hays County.

Home values in Southwest Hills

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$187K$722K
neighborhoods in Hays County ranked by median home value
#Hays CountyMedian valueHomes
1Polo Club at Rooster Springs$1.2M124
2La Ventana$1.2M179
3Howard Ranch$1.1M154
4Rim Rock$1M585
5Sawyer Ranch$980K177
6Stagecoach Ranch$849K100
7Saddletree Ranch$811K263
8Highpointe$779K1,035
9Sunset Canyon$771K737
10Regal Oaks$754K152
11Sierra West$748K165
12Belterra$733K1,979
13Headwaters$679K791
14Rolling Oaks$648K383
15Big Country$641K108
16Burnett Ranch$595K278
17Founder's Ridge$593K205
18Springlake$577K200
19The Highlands$556K275
20Willow Creek Estates$512K525
21Spring Lake Hills$490K118
22Anthem$427K431
23Woodcreek$416K2,253
24Sierra Circle$413K138
34Southwest Hills$277K358

47 neighborhoods in Hays County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Southwest Hills market

What is the median home price in Southwest Hills, TX?

The median sale price in Southwest Hills, TX is $532,000 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Southwest Hills, TX each year?

2 homes sold in Southwest Hills, 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 Southwest Hills, TX?

Southwest Hills, TX contains 358 residential properties, with a median of 1,619 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1998. The median TopHap Estimate is $277K.

How does Southwest Hills, TX compare to the rest of Hays County?

By median home value, Southwest Hills, TX is the 34th most expensive of 47 neighborhoods in Hays County. Its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Hays County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Southwest Hills, TX?

44% of homes in Southwest Hills, TX are owner-occupied. 28% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Southwest Hills, TX hold?

60% of mortgaged homes in Southwest Hills, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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