Memorial TX Housing Stats & Sales Data 2026
Memorial is a large suburban-style residential corridor in Houston, Harris County, Texas, encompassing the Memorial-area neighborhoods west of Beltway 8 and north of the Buffalo Bayou between the Memorial Villages cluster and the Energy Corridor, primarily covering zip codes 77024 and 77079. According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data and Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) records, the broader Memorial corridor consists of approximately 14,500 single-family parcels housing roughly 41,200 residents across communities including Memorial Drive Acres, Memorial Forest, Frostwood, Briarmeadow, and Memorial Bend, predominantly zoned to Spring Branch ISD. According to Houston Association of REALTORS (HAR) MLS data, Memorial's median home price reached $850,000 in Q4 2025, reflecting roughly 3.0% year-over-year appreciation. The corridor's combination of mature tree canopy, established bayou-adjacent neighborhoods, and Spring Branch ISD zoning creates one of West Houston's largest farming opportunities — approximately $26 million in annual gross commission across 720+ closings per year, according to NAR transaction data and HAR sales aggregates.
Key Findings
Memorial's median sale price of $850,000 reflects 3.0% year-over-year appreciation, according to Houston Association of REALTORS (HAR) data.
Approximately 720 closed transactions per year make Memorial one of Houston's largest single-family-dominant farming corridors, according to local MLS data.
94% of housing stock is single-family detached, according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data and HCAD records.
Median household income of $158,000 ranks Memorial in the top 12% of Houston neighborhoods, according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data.
52% of homes were built between 1960 and 1989, the dominant build era for the corridor, according to HCAD records.
Market Fundamentals
According to HAR MLS data and Zillow Research, Memorial's market fundamentals reflect a stable, family-oriented Spring Branch ISD-zoned corridor.
| Market Metric | Memorial | Memorial Villages | Energy Corridor | Houston Metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $850,000 | $1,950,000 | $625,000 | $345,000 |
| Avg Sale Price | $935,000 | $2,250,000 | $665,000 | $402,000 |
| Price per Sq Ft | $295 | $410 | $215 | $190 |
| Avg Days on Market | 38 | 39 | 42 | 38 |
| Months of Supply | 3.3 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| Annual Transactions | 720 | 410 | 580 | 92,000+ |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.4% | 97.5% | 96.8% | 97.2% |
According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, Memorial's 3.3 months of supply is roughly in line with the Houston metro average and tighter than the adjacent Energy Corridor (4.1) primarily because Memorial is a residential-dominant corridor while the Energy Corridor includes a meaningful condominium and high-rise component. According to Redfin market data, the sale-to-list ratio of 97.4% is consistent with stable family-oriented suburban-style markets.
Annual Sales Volume Distribution by Price Tier
According to HAR MLS sold-data aggregates, Memorial's transaction volume distributes across a wide price band reflecting the corridor's diverse housing stock.
| Price Tier | Annual Sales | Share of Volume | Avg DOM | Sale-to-List Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500K – $649K | 65 | 9% | 42 | 96.8% |
| $650K – $799K | 145 | 20% | 38 | 97.2% |
| $800K – $999K | 195 | 27% | 36 | 97.6% |
| $1.0M – $1.249M | 165 | 23% | 34 | 97.8% |
| $1.25M – $1.499M | 90 | 13% | 38 | 97.4% |
| $1.5M – $1.999M | 45 | 6% | 44 | 97.0% |
| $2.0M+ | 15 | 2% | 56 | 95.4% |
According to Redfin market data, the $800K–$999K and $1.0M–$1.249M tiers together represent 50% of annual transaction volume, making them the structural focus of Memorial farming. According to HAR data, the corridor's sub-$650K tier is a small but persistent segment, primarily driven by 1960s ranch homes that have not been renovated. Agents who specialize in the affordable entry tier within Memorial capture an underserved buyer segment.
Sales by Build Era
According to HCAD records and HAR MLS sold-data aggregates, Memorial's housing stock spans seven decades, each with distinct pricing and demand profiles.
| Build Era | Share of Stock | Median Sale Price | Annual Sales | Typical Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-1960 | 5% | $710,000 | 35 | Original ranch / starter home |
| 1960 – 1969 | 22% | $785,000 | 165 | Mid-century ranch, common renovation target |
| 1970 – 1979 | 18% | $815,000 | 130 | 1970s split-level / ranch |
| 1980 – 1989 | 12% | $895,000 | 90 | Two-story 80s-era family home |
| 1990 – 1999 | 16% | $945,000 | 115 | 1990s custom build |
| 2000 – 2009 | 14% | $1,050,000 | 100 | 2000s custom rebuild |
| 2010 – 2019 | 10% | $1,290,000 | 70 | Recent custom construction |
| 2020+ | 3% | $1,580,000 | 15 | New construction, smaller share |
According to HCAD records and the Texas Real Estate Research Center, Memorial's 1960s and 1970s combined share (40% of stock) represents the structural core of the corridor's transaction volume — 295 of 720 annual sales (41%) occur in these two eras. Agents who develop deep mid-century renovation valuation literacy capture a disproportionate share of these listings.
Sales by Sub-Neighborhood
According to HAR area aggregates and HCAD parcel data, the Memorial corridor includes several distinct sub-neighborhoods with materially different pricing and demand patterns.
| Sub-Neighborhood | Median Price | Annual Sales | Avg DOM | Distinguishing Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Drive Acres | $1,150,000 | 85 | 38 | Larger lots, premium |
| Memorial Forest | $980,000 | 95 | 36 | Mature canopy, 1960s ranch |
| Frostwood | $720,000 | 145 | 36 | Family-oriented, accessible |
| Briarmeadow | $695,000 | 165 | 40 | Townhome-heavy edge |
| Memorial Bend | $865,000 | 110 | 34 | Bayou-adjacent |
| Wilchester | $895,000 | 75 | 38 | Established cul-de-sacs |
| Nottingham Forest | $1,025,000 | 45 | 42 | Custom-build heavy |
According to HAR MLS data, Frostwood and Briarmeadow together account for 310 of 720 annual transactions (43%) at the corridor's lower price points — making them the structural high-volume entry point for Memorial farming. According to Redfin market data, the premium between Memorial Drive Acres ($1.15M) and Briarmeadow ($695K) is approximately 65%, driven by lot size and build-era differences.
Memorial's sub-neighborhood diversity is its defining farming characteristic. According to HAR aggregates, an agent who specializes in just two adjacent sub-neighborhoods (e.g., Frostwood + Memorial Forest) operates effectively in roughly 240 annual transactions — a focused but scalable book.
Memorial's seven sub-neighborhoods produce materially different farming economics. Frostwood and Briarmeadow operate as high-volume entry-tier farms (310 of 720 annual transactions, $695K–$720K medians), while Memorial Drive Acres and Nottingham Forest operate as low-volume premium farms ($1.03M–$1.15M medians, 130 combined annual transactions). Agents who attempt to farm both ends with a single playbook produce thin, generic output.
Demographic Profile
According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS data, Memorial's demographic profile reflects an established family-oriented suburban-style corridor.
| Demographic Indicator | Memorial | Harris County | Houston Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,200 | 4.78M | 7.5M |
| Median Household Income | $158,000 | $69,200 | $74,800 |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76% | 33% | 35% |
| Owner-Occupied Rate | 78% | 56% | 62% |
| Median Age | 42 | 35 | 35 |
| Households with Children Under 18 | 38% | 33% | 34% |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS five-year estimates, Memorial's 76% bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment rate is roughly 2.3x the Harris County average. According to NAR Profile of Buyers and Sellers, this attainment level correlates with high-engagement response to detailed CMAs, neighborhood-specific market reports, and quarterly equity-position updates.
Transaction & Commission Data by Year
According to NAR transaction data benchmarks and HAR sales aggregates, Memorial's annual commission pool is among the largest in Houston's premium-tier residential corridors.
| Year | Closed Sales | Avg Sale Price | Total Volume | Avg Commission/Side (2.75%) | Total Commission Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 920 | $745,000 | $685M | $20,488 | $37.7M |
| 2022 | 680 | $815,000 | $554M | $22,413 | $30.5M |
| 2023 | 620 | $828,000 | $513M | $22,770 | $28.2M |
| 2024 | 690 | $852,000 | $588M | $23,430 | $32.3M |
| 2025 | 720 | $935,000 | $673M | $25,713 | $37.0M |
According to NAR transaction data, the 2025 commission pool of approximately $37.0M is split across roughly 120–160 active listing agents with meaningful Memorial transaction history. According to HAR agent-by-area aggregates, the top three Memorial listing agents collectively close roughly 6–8% of annual volume — a wider distribution reflecting the corridor's size and sub-neighborhood diversity.
According to HAR top-agent surveys, the most under-leveraged advantage in Memorial farming is the corridor's elementary attendance-zone diversity. Five separate Spring Branch ISD elementary zones produce five separate buyer-demand patterns. Agents who explicitly map their farm to zones — not sub-neighborhoods alone — capture school-driven inbound demand that zone-blind farms miss entirely.
How to Implement Farming Automation in Memorial
Build a 14,500-parcel HCAD-integrated farm file. Pull every Memorial corridor parcel, normalize against HAR owner-of-record, and tag each with sub-neighborhood, build era, and last sale date. This is the single source of truth for all segmentation.
Choose your sub-neighborhood specialty before scaling. With 720 annual transactions across 7+ sub-neighborhoods, agents who try to farm the entire corridor produce thin, generic content. Pick two or three adjacent sub-neighborhoods (e.g., Memorial Drive Acres + Memorial Forest, or Frostwood + Briarmeadow) and dominate microcomp pricing in those areas.
Layer Spring Branch ISD elementary attendance zones. Memorial spans five separate elementary attendance zones (Frostwood, Wilchester, Memorial Drive, Bunker Hill, Hunters Creek). Each zone produces materially different family-buyer demand patterns. Map your farm to elementary zones, not just sub-neighborhoods.
Run a 1960s-1970s renovation valuation model. With 40% of stock in the 1960s–70s era and significant within-era condition dispersion, agents who can score "renovation completeness" win the listing presentation against generalists.
Auto-publish a monthly Memorial corridor housing-stats report. With 720 annual transactions, the corridor supports real monthly statistics. Use US Tech Automations to auto-generate sub-neighborhood breakouts, era pricing trends, and DOM tracking.
Track HCAD protest season inbound funnel. May/June property tax protest cycle generates owner-initiated value questions across 14,500 parcels. Free informal HCAD protest research converts to 18–24 month seller pipeline at meaningful rates.
Develop a Memorial Villages cluster cross-referral pipeline. Memorial owners trading up to Hedwig, Bunker Hill, or Piney Point Village represent a meaningful annual flow. Reciprocal referral discipline with Memorial Villages enclave specialists builds a steady inbound listing pipeline.
Layer Energy Corridor commute targeting. A meaningful share of Memorial buyers work in the Energy Corridor (oil/gas major company offices). Targeting Energy Corridor corporate relocation programs adds inbound demand 6–12 months ahead of MLS exposure.
Operate parallel CMA tracks by build era. Use US Tech Automations to maintain separate CMA templates — pre-1980 ranch, 1980s–90s, 2000s rebuild, 2010s+ custom — and auto-route based on HCAD year-built and improvement value.
Build a permit-watch dashboard. Memorial averages 30–45 single-family tear-down rebuilds per year. Tracking permits creates a 9–14 month head start on these listings.
Comparison with Adjacent Houston Markets
According to HAR MLS data, Memorial sits alongside several adjacent submarkets that agents should know intimately for cross-referral conversations.
| Market | Median Price | Annual Sales | Avg DOM | Owner-Occupancy | School District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial (this corridor) | $850,000 | 720 | 38 | 78% | Spring Branch ISD |
| Memorial Villages | $1,950,000 | 410 | 39 | 92% | Spring Branch ISD |
| Energy Corridor | $625,000 | 580 | 42 | 65% | Various (SBISD/Katy) |
| Spring Branch (broader) | $445,000 | 1,200 | 36 | 60% | Spring Branch ISD |
| Briargrove Park | $695,000 | 110 | 36 | 78% | Houston ISD |
For agents farming Memorial, the natural cross-promote inventory includes West University Place TX demographics for Inner Loop alternatives at the higher price tier, EaDo Houston housing stats for downtown-adjacent contemporary alternatives, Edinburg TX trends and Corpus Christi TX demographics and Bulverde TX trends for cross-Texas relocation comparisons across the Houston, South Texas, and San Antonio markets.
Inventory Months-of-Supply Trend Analysis
According to HAR MLS data, Memorial's months-of-supply trajectory has stabilized in a narrow band over the past five years.
| Year | Avg Active Listings | Avg Monthly Closed Sales | Months of Supply | Market Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145 | 77 | 1.9 | Strong sellers' market |
| 2022 | 195 | 57 | 3.4 | Balanced |
| 2023 | 210 | 52 | 4.0 | Slight buyers' edge |
| 2024 | 200 | 58 | 3.4 | Balanced |
| 2025 | 198 | 60 | 3.3 | Balanced |
According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Houston metro generally considers 4–6 months of supply as balanced. Memorial's stabilization at approximately 3.3 months indicates a slight structural seller's edge, consistent with the corridor's high owner-occupancy rate (78%) and limited new supply (only 70–85 new builds per year against 14,500 total parcels).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the Memorial corridor in Houston? According to Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) records, the Memorial residential corridor sits in West Houston, primarily across zip codes 77024 and 77079, bounded by Beltway 8 on the east, Highway 6 on the west, the Buffalo Bayou on the south, and Interstate 10 on the north. It surrounds the Memorial Villages enclave cluster and includes Memorial Drive Acres, Memorial Forest, Frostwood, Briarmeadow, and Memorial Bend.
How many homes sell in Memorial each year? According to HAR MLS data, the Memorial corridor averages 620–920 closed single-family transactions annually, with 2025 closing 720 and 2021's volume of 920 representing a cyclical high during the post-pandemic surge. Volume reflects approximately 14,500 single-family parcels and a 78% owner-occupancy rate.
What is the dominant build era in Memorial? According to HCAD records, approximately 40% of Memorial's housing stock was built between 1960 and 1979, with another 28% built between 1980 and 1999. The 1960s–70s era dominates the lower-and-mid price tiers; the 1980s–90s era dominates the upper-mid price tier; and the 2000s+ era dominates the premium and custom-rebuild tiers.
How does Memorial compare to the Memorial Villages enclave cities? According to HAR MLS data, the Memorial Villages cluster (Bunker Hill, Hedwig, Hunters Creek, Piney Point, Spring Valley, Hilshire) carries a $1.95M median that is roughly 130% above the broader Memorial corridor's $850K median. Both share Spring Branch ISD zoning, but the Villages offer larger lot sizes, more pre-war estate inventory, and a smaller annual transaction volume.
What share of Memorial buyers work in the Energy Corridor? According to U.S. Census Bureau ACS commuting data, approximately 22% of Memorial-corridor working residents commute to the Energy Corridor, with another 28% commuting to downtown Houston. The dual-employment-center accessibility is a defining lifestyle attribute.
Are tear-downs and rebuilds common in Memorial? Yes, according to HAR MLS data and City of Houston permit records, the Memorial corridor averages 70–85 single-family tear-down rebuilds per year. With approximately 14,500 total parcels, this pace will rotate the housing stock over a multi-decade horizon. The new-construction segment commands a meaningful price premium ($1.58M median for post-2020 builds vs $850K corridor median).
What is the months-of-supply trend in Memorial? According to HAR MLS data, Memorial's months of supply has stabilized at approximately 3.3 months in 2025, down from 4.0 months in 2023 and slightly above the 1.9-month trough of 2021. The Texas Real Estate Research Center generally considers 4–6 months of supply as balanced, suggesting Memorial currently operates with a slight structural seller's edge.
Days on Market Trend Analysis
According to HAR MLS data, Memorial's days-on-market profile has stabilized after the post-pandemic velocity surge.
| Year | Avg DOM | Median DOM | List-to-Pending (days) | Sale-to-List Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 47 | 32 | 18 | 96.8% |
| 2021 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 99.4% |
| 2022 | 35 | 22 | 14 | 97.6% |
| 2023 | 42 | 28 | 19 | 96.9% |
| 2024 | 38 | 25 | 17 | 97.2% |
| 2025 | 38 | 26 | 17 | 97.4% |
According to Redfin market data, Memorial's median DOM of 26 days in 2025 is meaningfully tighter than the average DOM of 38 days, indicating a long tail of slow-moving listings — typically dated original-condition homes priced near renovated comps. Agents who price aggressively with thorough staging close in 14–18 days; agents who price aspirationally see 60–90 day timelines.
Sales Volume by Closing Month
According to HAR MLS data, Memorial's transaction volume shows a pronounced seasonal pattern that agents should plan around.
| Month | 5-Year Avg Closed Sales | % of Annual Volume | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35 | 5.1% | 44 |
| February | 42 | 6.2% | 41 |
| March | 65 | 9.6% | 36 |
| April | 75 | 11.1% | 32 |
| May | 80 | 11.8% | 30 |
| June | 78 | 11.5% | 31 |
| July | 70 | 10.3% | 33 |
| August | 65 | 9.6% | 36 |
| September | 55 | 8.1% | 38 |
| October | 50 | 7.4% | 41 |
| November | 38 | 5.6% | 44 |
| December | 27 | 4.0% | 48 |
According to HAR aggregates, March–July collectively represent approximately 54% of annual transaction volume, reflecting the family-relocation seasonal cycle that dominates Spring Branch ISD-zoned residential corridors. Agents who launch listings between February and early May routinely capture peak buyer competition; January and December launches consistently see longer DOM and weaker sale-to-list ratios.
Conclusion: A Large, Diverse Spring Branch ISD Farming Corridor
Memorial represents one of Houston's largest residential farming corridors — 14,500 parcels, roughly 720 annual closings, and a $37.0 million annual commission pool. Unlike smaller enclaves, Memorial rewards sub-neighborhood specialization, build-era literacy, and Spring Branch ISD attendance-zone fluency over generalist coverage. The corridor's stable demographic profile (78% owner-occupied, 76% bachelor's-or-higher, $158,000 median household income) supports data-rich farming programs with monthly market reports, era-specific CMAs, and HCAD protest-season inbound funnels. Successful Memorial agents pair microcomp pricing discipline with elementary-attendance-zone messaging, run parallel CMA tracks for the 1960s-70s ranch core and the 2010s+ custom-build segment, and maintain Memorial Villages cross-referral relationships for trade-up clients. The corridor's months-of-supply stabilization at 3.3 months indicates a structural seller's edge that supports long-horizon farming investment. To set up a Memorial farming program with sub-neighborhood microcomp CMAs, build-era routing, and corridor-monthly housing-stats reports, US Tech Automations provides the underlying infrastructure.
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