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West Congress

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$270K
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.
4
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$389K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 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
AprJan
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprJan
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
AprJan
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
AprJan
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
20182019202220232024

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.752
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$389K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,248 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1971
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.67%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.31%

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.61%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.27%
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.9.5 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,945
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,652 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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 West Congress compares

By median home value, West Congress is the 141st most expensive of 166 neighborhoods in Travis County, and its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Travis County.

Home values in West Congress

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$265K$838K
neighborhoods in Travis County ranked by median home value
#Travis CountyMedian valueHomes
1Stratford Hills$4.2M150
2Westview on Lake Austin$4M261
3Seven Oaks$3.8M159
4Spanish Oaks$3.4M492
5Rivercrest$3.1M120
6Barton Creek$2.7M1,312
7Rob Roy$2.6M642
8Rollingwood$2.6M683
9Davenport West$2.5M133
10Davenport Ranch$2.4M562
11West Lake Hills$2.4M1,418
12Reserve at Lake Travis$2.3M112
13Bella Lago$2M143
14Tarrytown$2M2,733
15Senna Hills$1.8M406
16Treemont$1.7M284
17Greenshores$1.7M334
18Highland Park West / Balcones$1.7M1,174
19Westminster Glen$1.5M388
20Woods of Westlake$1.5M198
21Long Canyon$1.5M326
22Bee Caves Woods$1.5M348
23Deep Eddy$1.4M681
24Countryside$1.4M220
141West Congress$389K752

166 neighborhoods in Travis County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the West Congress market

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

The median sale price in West Congress, TX is $270,000 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

4 homes sold in West Congress, TX over the last 12 months (data through January 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 West Congress, TX?

West Congress, TX contains 752 residential properties, with a median of 1,248 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1971. The median TopHap Estimate is $389K.

How does West Congress, TX compare to the rest of Travis County?

By median home value, West Congress, TX is the 141st most expensive of 166 neighborhoods in Travis County. Its typical home is worth more than 34% of all homes in Travis County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West Congress, TX?

60% of homes in West Congress, TX are owner-occupied. 27% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

61% of mortgaged homes in West Congress, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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