Texas housing market
Statewide listing data for September 2026, the latest month Realtor.com® Economic Research has published, with two years of history. Checked October 7, 2026.
Texas at a glance
SouthwestSource: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Texas, September 2026). Asking prices and active listings, not closed sales.
What the data says
- There are 0.9% more homes for sale in Texas than a year ago.
- The median asking price is down 2.5% from a year ago.
- 23% of active listings have had at least one price reduction.
- The typical listing spends 66 days on the market, 1 day shorter than a year ago.
Repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, published quarterly with a lag of about two months.
Two-year trend
Median listing price, Texas
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | $375K |
| 2024-10-01 | $371K |
| 2024-11-01 | $365K |
| 2024-12-01 | $360K |
| 2025-01-01 | $355K |
| 2025-02-01 | $355K |
| 2025-03-01 | $365K |
| 2025-04-01 | $373K |
| 2025-05-01 | $375K |
| 2025-06-01 | $378K |
| 2025-07-01 | $375K |
| 2025-08-01 | $369K |
| 2025-09-01 | $365K |
| 2025-10-01 | $360K |
| 2025-11-01 | $357K |
| 2025-12-01 | $350K |
| 2026-01-01 | $349K |
| 2026-02-01 | $350K |
| 2026-03-01 | $350K |
| 2026-04-01 | $360K |
| 2026-05-01 | $365K |
| 2026-06-01 | $366K |
| 2026-07-01 | $365K |
| 2026-08-01 | $360K |
| 2026-09-01 | $356K |
Homes for sale, Texas
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | 115K |
| 2024-10-01 | 116K |
| 2024-11-01 | 115K |
| 2024-12-01 | 108K |
| 2025-01-01 | 103K |
| 2025-02-01 | 106K |
| 2025-03-01 | 113K |
| 2025-04-01 | 123K |
| 2025-05-01 | 132K |
| 2025-06-01 | 138K |
| 2025-07-01 | 141K |
| 2025-08-01 | 140K |
| 2025-09-01 | 136K |
| 2025-10-01 | 135K |
| 2025-11-01 | 132K |
| 2025-12-01 | 122K |
| 2026-01-01 | 115K |
| 2026-02-01 | 118K |
| 2026-03-01 | 122K |
| 2026-04-01 | 127K |
| 2026-05-01 | 131K |
| 2026-06-01 | 137K |
| 2026-07-01 | 138K |
| 2026-08-01 | 138K |
| 2026-09-01 | 137K |
Listings follow a seasonal pattern each year; compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Texas compared with the U.S.
Compare with another state| Measure | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $355,765 (−2.5% y/y) | $419,250 (−1.4% y/y) |
| Homes for sale | 137,129 (+0.9% y/y) | 1,161,615 (+5.4% y/y) |
| Median days on market | 66 days (−1 day y/y) | 61 days (Unchanged y/y) |
| Listings with a price cut | 22.6% (+0.2 pts y/y) | 20.8% (+0.9 pts y/y) |
| Median list price per sq ft | $181 (−2.1% y/y) | $223 (−1.7% y/y) |
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Texas, September 2026); Realtor.com® Economic Research (United States, September 2026). “y/y” is the change from the same month a year earlier.
An affordability illustration
Run your own numbersThe inputs
- Median listing price (September 2026)$355,765
- Down payment20% ($71,153)
- Loan amount$284,612
- Rate: 30-year fixed, national (Week of Oct 1, 2026)7.28%
- Median household income, Texas (2025)$85,060
This is an illustration, not a lender calculation. It leaves out property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA dues, which can add several hundred dollars or more a month. The rate is a national average for strong-credit borrowers; your rate may differ.
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Texas, September 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (United States, Week of Oct 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Texas, 2025).
Editor’s notes on Texas
Written March 2026; conditions may have changedTexas went from the nation's hottest market to a more normalized state in remarkable speed. Austin's dramatic post-pandemic surge has corrected, with inventory now healthy. Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the most economically dynamic metros in the country — massive corporate relocations (Tesla, Oracle, HP, Toyota, Goldman Sachs) keeping demand steady. Houston's diversified economy (energy, medical center, port) provides stability. Property taxes remain high by national standards — buyers should factor this carefully.
For buyers
Property taxes will significantly affect your monthly costs — often $400–$800/month on median-priced homes. Austin has returned to buyer-friendly conditions for the first time since 2019. DFW suburbs like Frisco and McKinney offer outstanding master-planned communities at solid value.
For sellers
DFW sellers remain in good position due to corporate relocation demand. Austin sellers need to price to current market reality, not 2022 peaks. Houston is steady — expect reasonable activity at correct pricing.
These notes are background written by our editors in March 2026, before the data above. Where they differ, the dated figures on this page are more current.