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West Ranch

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$695K
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.
$704K
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
20182026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20182026
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
20182026
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
20182026
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
20182026
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
20172023

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.337
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$704K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.3,843 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.0.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.99%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.5.3%
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.9.4 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.6
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.62%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.4%
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.583
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,671 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$177K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$237K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.54 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 neighborhoods nationally.

How West Ranch compares

By median home value, West Ranch is the 1st most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Galveston County, and its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Galveston County.

Home values in West Ranch

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$517K$1.2M
neighborhoods in Galveston County ranked by median home value
#Galveston CountyMedian valueHomes
1West Ranch$704K337
2The Forest of Friendswood$700K707
3Victory Lakes$540K708
4Magnolia Creek$522K1,238
5Hidden Lakes$510K853
6Marina Del Sol$497K323
7Tuscan Lakes$488K881
8Westwood$479K942
9Mar Bella$446K1,316
10Westover Park$437K1,380
11South Shore Harbour$405K2,552
12Brittany Lakes$390K1,263
13Meadow Bend$297K1,286
14Bay Colony West$295K858
15Bay Colony$290K2,156
16Countryside$267K391
17Clairmont$141K197

About the West Ranch market

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

The median sale price in West Ranch, TX is $694,610 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

4 homes sold in West Ranch, 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 West Ranch, TX?

West Ranch, TX contains 337 residential properties, with a median of 3,843 square feet, 4 bedrooms, built around 2008. The median TopHap Estimate is $704K.

How does West Ranch, TX compare to the rest of Galveston County?

By median home value, West Ranch, TX is the 1st most expensive of 17 neighborhoods in Galveston County. Its typical home is worth more than 90% of all homes in Galveston County. The Forest of Friendswood just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in West Ranch, TX?

99% of homes in West Ranch, TX are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

54% of mortgaged homes in West Ranch, 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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