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Sweetwater

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$684K
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.
10
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$842K
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
202020252026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
202020252026
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
202020252026
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
202020252026
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
202020252026
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
202020252026
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
201620182019202220252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,434
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$842K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.4,018 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.1991
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

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.68%
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.96%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.7 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.20
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.0%
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.5,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,535 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$210K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$263K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.69°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%

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 Sweetwater compares

By median home value, Sweetwater is the 6th most expensive of 43 neighborhoods in Fort Bend County, and its typical home is worth more than 94% of all homes in Fort Bend County.

Home values in Sweetwater

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$544K$2.7M
neighborhoods in Fort Bend County ranked by median home value
#Fort Bend CountyMedian valueHomes
1River Forest$1.5M123
2Venetian Estates$1.2M220
3Fulbrook$1.2M345
4Texana Plantation$978K223
5Avalon$852K796
6Sweetwater$842K1,434
7Cinco Ranch Northwest$740K1,151
8Telfair$719K2,870
9Lake Pointe Town Center$710K456
10Riverstone$704K7,285
11Commonwealth$668K1,283
12Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek$661K1,209
13Grayson Lakes$653K531
14Cross Creek Ranch$620K5,209
15Sugar Lakes$619K644
16Cinco Ranch Southwest$577K5,157
17Aliana$568K3,594
18Chelsea Harbour$568K353
19Seven Meadows$566K2,306
20Pine Mill Ranch$560K1,783
21Harvest Green$550K1,951
22Sugarwood$547K392
23Firethorne$538K3,413
24Sugar Creek$526K1,562

43 neighborhoods in Fort Bend County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Sweetwater market

What is the median home price in Sweetwater, TX?

The median sale price in Sweetwater, TX is $683,803 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Sweetwater, TX each year?

10 homes sold in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater, TX?

Sweetwater, TX contains 1,434 residential properties, with a median of 4,018 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1991. The median TopHap Estimate is $842K.

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

By median home value, Sweetwater, TX is the 6th most expensive of 43 neighborhoods in Fort Bend County. Its typical home is worth more than 94% of all homes in Fort Bend County. Avalon ranks just above it and Cinco Ranch Northwest just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sweetwater, TX?

96% of homes in Sweetwater, TX are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sweetwater, TX hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Sweetwater, 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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