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University Hills

Sub-neighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$505K
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.
$708K
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
201620182026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620182026
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
201620182026
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
201620182026
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
201620182026
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
201620182026
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
201620172018202220232026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.472
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$708K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.3,194 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.1976
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.63%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.93%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.10%
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.11.1 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.43
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.96%
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.5.2%
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.934
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,501 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°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.62%

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 sub-neighborhoods nationally.

How University Hills compares

By median home value, University Hills is the 20th most expensive of 49 neighborhoods in Dallas County, and its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Dallas County.

Home values in University Hills

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$489K$1.3M
neighborhoods in Dallas County ranked by median home value
#Dallas CountyMedian valueHomes
1Idlewild$2.5M827
2The Downs of Hillcrest$1.9M162
3West Highland Park$1.7M406
4Lakewood Heights$1.2M879
5Lake Highlands North$1.1M507
6Midway Hills$1.1M1,320
7Cottonwood Valley$1M526
8Vickery Place$975K950
9Greenland Hills$928K861
10Addison East$910K258
11Alexander's Village$864K203
12Wilshire Heights$830K697
13Cochran Heights$789K278
14Riverside Village$787K403
15Hackberry Creek$776K1,250
16Oakhurst$773K374
17Lake Ridge Estates$760K1,438
18Glencoe Park$743K850
19Lowest Greenville West$734K476
20University Hills$708K472
21University Park$699K258
22Belmont$660K569
23Lake Highlands Estates$639K1,081
24La Villita$613K645

49 neighborhoods in Dallas County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the University Hills market

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

The median sale price in University Hills, TX is $504,735 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

5 homes sold in University Hills, 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 University Hills, TX?

University Hills, TX contains 472 residential properties, with a median of 3,194 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 1976. The median TopHap Estimate is $708K.

How does University Hills, TX compare to the rest of Dallas County?

By median home value, University Hills, TX is the 20th most expensive of 49 neighborhoods in Dallas County. Its typical home is worth more than 86% of all homes in Dallas County. Lowest Greenville West ranks just above it and University Park just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in University Hills, TX?

93% of homes in University Hills, TX are owner-occupied. 10% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

63% of mortgaged homes in University Hills, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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