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Buyer's Market · Updated June 2026

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Live market data for Houston, Texas. Median prices, inventory, days on market, and AI-powered trend analysis — backed by Redfin MLS data.

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Median Sale Price
+4.8% YoY

$265,120

Prices in Houston have appreciated +4.8% compared to last year.

Days on Market

42

Typical selling pace for this market.

Active Listings

105

36 sold (30d)

Price / Sq Ft

$137

Median listing PPSF

Months of Inventory

6.3

Buyer's Market

Sold (30 days)

36

In ZIP 77001

AI Market Analysis

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HOUSTON RIGHT NOW

The Houston, TX housing market currently shows a median sale price of $265,120 — up +4.8% year-over-year. Homes are selling in an average of 42 days, with 105 active listings available.

With 6.3 months of inventory, Houston is currently a buyer's market. Buyers have more negotiating power, and sellers may need to price competitively to attract offers. Buyers can take more time to evaluate and negotiate. Price per square foot sits at $137.

In the last 30 days, 36 homes have sold in this market. Real estate agents in Houston use MarketPulse to send branded weekly market updates to past clients, helping them stay top-of-mind and earn repeat business.

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COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HOUSTON

Quick answers based on the latest market data.

What's the median home price in Houston, TX?+
As of June 2026, the median home sale price in Houston, TX is $265,120. This is up +4.8% year-over-year.
Is Houston a buyer's market or seller's market?+
Houston currently has 6.3 months of inventory, making it a buyer's market. Inventory is high (over 6 months) which favors buyers — there's more negotiating room and sellers may price competitively.
How long do homes take to sell in Houston?+
Homes in Houston are currently selling in an average of 42 days. This is a typical pace for the market.
How is this data calculated?+
Market data is aggregated from Redfin's public MLS feeds and updated daily. Median prices reflect closed sales, days on market measures listing-to-contract time, and inventory is calculated from active listings divided by the recent sales pace.