South, East & West Texas Housing Market Insights
July 2026 data · Updated September 6, 2026 · Next update September 20, 2026
South, East, and West Texas covers 6 metropolitan markets that behave quite differently from one another. Median prices run from $249,000 in McAllen to $319,950 in Tyler, and inventory ranges from 3.6 months in El Paso to 9.2 months in McAllen.
Market comparison
| Market | Median price | YoY | Homes sold | Months inv. | Days to sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | $279,950 | +5.64% | 812 | 3.6 | 110 |
| Lubbock | $254,990 | +4.08% | 503 | 4.0 | 71 |
| Corpus Christi | $295,000 | +1.72% | 441 | 8.6 | 118 |
| McAllen–Edinburg–Mission | $249,000 | -0.40% | 393 | 9.2 | 113 |
| Beaumont–Port Arthur | $255,000 | +15.91% | 365 | 4.5 | 85 |
| Tyler | $319,950 | -3.05% | 326 | 6.4 | 97 |
“Days to sell” is the Texas Real Estate Research Center’s measure of days on market plus days to close — not days on market alone.
What stands out this month
El Paso
Median price rose 5.64% to $279,950. The market is leaning toward sellers at 3.6 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 110 days from listing to closing, and there are 2,620 active listings competing. Sales volume is up 2.92% year over year.
Lubbock
Median price rose 4.08% to $254,990. The market is leaning toward sellers at 4.0 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 71 days from listing to closing, and there are 1,808 active listings competing. Sales volume is up 2.44% year over year.
Corpus Christi
Median price rose 1.72% to $295,000. The market is firmly in buyers' favor at 8.6 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 118 days from listing to closing, and there are 3,703 active listings competing. Sales volume is down 9.82% year over year.
McAllen–Edinburg–Mission
Median price fell 0.40% to $249,000. The market is firmly in buyers' favor at 9.2 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 113 days from listing to closing, and there are 3,280 active listings competing. Sales volume is up 0.26% year over year.
Beaumont–Port Arthur
Median price rose 15.91% to $255,000. The market is close to balanced at 4.5 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 85 days from listing to closing, and there are 1,356 active listings competing. Sales volume is up 13.35% year over year.
Tyler
Median price fell 3.05% to $319,950. The market is leaning toward buyers at 6.4 months of inventory. Homes are taking about 97 days from listing to closing, and there are 1,533 active listings competing. Sales volume is up 7.24% year over year.
What a flat fee is worth in South, East, and West Texas
Because KAT Realty charges a fixed $5,999 to list rather than a percentage, the savings scale with price. Here is how that plays out across the South, East, and West Texas markets on this page:
| Market | Median price | Traditional 3% | KAT flat fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen–Edinburg–Mission | $249,000 | $7,470 | $5,999 | $1,471 |
| Lubbock | $254,990 | $7,650 | $5,999 | $1,651 |
| Beaumont–Port Arthur | $255,000 | $7,650 | $5,999 | $1,651 |
| El Paso | $279,950 | $8,398 | $5,999 | $2,400 |
| Corpus Christi | $295,000 | $8,850 | $5,999 | $2,851 |
| Tyler | $319,950 | $9,598 | $5,999 | $3,600 |
Illustrative, based on each market’s median sale price. Actual commission arrangements vary by transaction.
Frequently asked questions
Which South, East, and West Texas market is most affordable right now?
McAllen–Edinburg–Mission has the lowest median sale price in the group at $249,000 as of July 2026.
Which South, East, and West Texas market favors buyers most?
McAllen–Edinburg–Mission, at 9.2 months of inventory — well above the six-month level that marks a buyer's market. El Paso is the tightest in the group at 3.6 months.
Does KAT Realty work outside the major Texas metros?
Yes. KAT Realty Group serves buyers and sellers across Texas, including South, East, and West Texas, at the same flat fees of $4,999 for buyers and $5,999 for sellers.
How much does a flat fee agent save in a lower-priced market?
Less than in Austin or Dallas, and that is worth being direct about. At a $249,000 median sale price, a 3% listing commission is about $7,470, versus KAT Realty's $5,999 flat fee. The flat fee still wins, but the gap narrows as prices fall.
How current is this data?
This page reports July 2026 data from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University and is refreshed monthly as new figures are released.
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Data used in this report come from the Texas REALTOR® Data Relevance Project, a partnership between Texas REALTORS® and local REALTOR® associations throughout the state. Analysis is provided through a research agreement with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University.
Figures cover single-family, condominium, and townhouse sales closed through Texas MLS systems; new-home sales negotiated directly with builders outside the MLS are not included.