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Montague County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.TexasBuyer's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Buyer's market · 28
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$222K
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.
96
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$239K
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

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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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
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.10,298
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$239K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,584 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.65%

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.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.74%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.29%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.4 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,123
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.24 / 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.$80K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.64°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

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 countys nationally.

How Montague County compares

By median home value, Montague County is the 91st most expensive of 250 counties in Texas, and its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Texas.

Home values in Montague County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$73K$1.3M
counties in Texas ranked by median home value
#TexasMedian valueHomes
1Blanco County$653K7,924
2Kendall County$612K22,164
3Llano County$587K18,289
4Gillespie County$574K15,334
5Glasscock County$528K387
6Hamilton County$521K5,289
7Collin County$510K369,648
8Comal County$492K83,104
9Burnet County$490K27,122
10Travis County$482K383,415
11Austin County$455K15,765
12Denton County$451K309,143
13Parker County$446K60,565
14Rockwall County$420K45,095
15Wilson County$418K18,662
16Somervell County$413K3,811
17Williamson County$410K232,444
18Bandera County$399K14,976
19Hood County$389K31,907
20Fayette County$388K12,126
21Fort Bend County$387K299,174
22Wise County$386K32,789
23Kerr County$386K24,563
24Erath County$382K16,030
91Montague County$239K10,298

250 counties in Texas are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Montague County, most valuable first

About the Montague County market

What is the median home price in Montague County, TX?

The median sale price in Montague County, TX is $221,977 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Montague County, TX each year?

96 homes sold in Montague County, 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.

Is Montague County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

Montague County, TX is currently a buyer's market, scoring 28 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Montague County, TX?

Montague County, TX contains 10,298 residential properties, with a median of 1,584 square feet, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $239K.

How does Montague County, TX compare to the rest of Texas?

By median home value, Montague County, TX is the 91st most expensive of 250 counties in Texas. Its typical home is worth more than 31% of all homes in Texas. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Montague County, TX?

74% of homes in Montague County, TX are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Montague County, TX hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in Montague County, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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