Cities with the most expensive homes in Texas
Purchasing a home is among the most important investments a person will make in their lifetime. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role—and, increasingly, is a huge barrier—for buyers.
In March, the typical home value in the United States was $355,696—4.6% higher than the previous year.
High mortgage rates have also had a major impact on affordability: As of April 25, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate stands at 7.17%, three points higher than the average mortgage American households are sitting on. That disparity has kept many people in homes they might otherwise leave—to pursue another job, to downsize, or to upsize—further squeezing an already-tight market.
While home prices are up across the U.S., certain cities command significantly higher prices than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home values.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Texas using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of March 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib.
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Texas
#1. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX: 12
#2. Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX: 9
#3. San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX: 5
#4. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX: 1
#30. Kendalia
- Typical home value: $782,814
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +58.2%
- Metro area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#29. Lakeway
- Typical home value: $788,692
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +52.9%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#28. Double Oak
- Typical home value: $822,825
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: +60.4%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#27. Prosper
- Typical home value: $826,147
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +71.9%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#26. The Hills
- Typical home value: $839,289
- 1-year price change: -4.2%
- 5-year price change: +62.3%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#25. Terrell Hills
- Typical home value: $872,394
- 1-year price change: +6.7%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%
- Metro area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#24. Colleyville
- Typical home value: $888,193
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +60.5%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#23. Round Mountain
- Typical home value: $901,606
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: data not available
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#22. Sunrise Beach
- Typical home value: $902,039
- 1-year price change: -4.6%
- 5-year price change: +58.0%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#21. Bee Cave
- Typical home value: $928,977
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: +59.2%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#20. Driftwood
- Typical home value: $943,933
- 1-year price change: -2.9%
- 5-year price change: +70.3%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#19. Shavano Park
- Typical home value: $952,460
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +47.1%
- Metro area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#18. Olmos Park
- Typical home value: $971,804
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +32.3%
- Metro area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#17. Copper Canyon
- Typical home value: $987,271
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +67.9%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#16. Volente
- Typical home value: $1,006,263
- 1-year price change: -5.0%
- 5-year price change: +64.5%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#15. Sunset Valley
- Typical home value: $1,026,262
- 1-year price change: -1.9%
- 5-year price change: +55.3%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#14. Bellaire
- Typical home value: $1,049,450
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: +23.8%
- Metro area: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
#13. Lucas
- Typical home value: $1,065,013
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +68.5%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#12. Parker
- Typical home value: $1,084,539
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +68.2%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#11. Hill Country Village
- Typical home value: $1,208,357
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +49.8%
- Metro area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
#10. Southlake
- Typical home value: $1,238,950
- 1-year price change: +7.1%
- 5-year price change: +70.7%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#9. Round Top
- Typical home value: $1,253,847
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +91.5%
- Metro area: not in a metro area
#8. Lost Creek
- Typical home value: $1,329,295
- 1-year price change: -7.0%
- 5-year price change: +71.0%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#7. Bartonville
- Typical home value: $1,379,837
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: +77.3%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#6. West Lake Hills
- Typical home value: $2,162,947
- 1-year price change: -5.4%
- 5-year price change: +76.7%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#5. University Park
- Typical home value: $2,171,215
- 1-year price change: +8.9%
- 5-year price change: +67.7%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#4. Westover Hills
- Typical home value: $2,360,462
- 1-year price change: +12.0%
- 5-year price change: +47.8%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#3. Highland Park
- Typical home value: $2,588,658
- 1-year price change: +13.2%
- 5-year price change: +77.2%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
#2. Rollingwood
- Typical home value: $2,599,132
- 1-year price change: -2.0%
- 5-year price change: +101.5%
- Metro area: Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
#1. Westlake
- Typical home value: $2,718,693
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +76.3%
- Metro area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
