Texas Housing Market Insights
July 2026 data · Updated September 6, 2026 · Next update September 20, 2026
Texas is not one housing market. Statewide, the median sale price is $340,000 and inventory sits at 5.56 months — close to balanced. Underneath that average, El Paso is a seller-leaning market at 3.6 months of inventory while McAllen–Edinburg–Mission sits at 9.2 months, which is a clear buyer's market. Where you are buying or selling matters more than the statewide headline.
Every Texas market, side by side
| Market | Median price | YoY | Homes sold | Months inv. | Days to sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (statewide) | $340,000 | +0.29% | 31,784 | 5.56 | — |
| Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos | $439,000 | +2.09% | 2,935 | 5.6 | 101 |
| Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands | $340,000 | +0.44% | 8,266 | 5.6 | 87 |
| Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington | $395,000 | -1.25% | 8,496 | 4.6 | 87 |
| San Antonio–New Braunfels | $314,995 | +1.62% | 3,315 | 6.2 | 115 |
| Killeen–Temple | $270,841 | -3.87% | 574 | 5.2 | 110 |
| Waco | $285,000 | -5.00% | 298 | 5.6 | 99 |
| College Station–Bryan | $329,000 | -3.22% | 306 | 6.2 | 104 |
| 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.
All markets on this table reflect July 2026 data. The Texas Real Estate Research Center releases Houston-area reports about 40 days after month end versus about 20 days elsewhere, so in some months Houston lags the rest of the table.
Market insights by region
- Austin Housing Market
- Houston Housing Market
- Dallas–Fort Worth Housing Market
- San Antonio Housing Market
- Central Texas Housing Market
- South, East & West Texas Housing Market
What a flat fee is worth across Texas
KAT Realty Group charges a flat $5,999 to list a home and $4,999 to represent a buyer, anywhere in Texas. Because the fee does not scale with price, the savings against a 3% commission grow as the sale price does.
| Sale price | Traditional 3% listing commission | KAT Realty flat fee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $237,000 | $7,110 | $5,999 | $1,111 |
| $340,000 | $10,200 | $5,999 | $4,201 |
| $475,000 | $14,250 | $5,999 | $8,251 |
| $680,000 | $20,400 | $5,999 | $14,401 |
Illustrative. Actual commission arrangements vary by transaction. A higher-priced-home fee applies above $900,000 due to added E&O insurance cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Texas right now?
$340,000 statewide for July 2026, up 0.29% from a year earlier, across single-family, condominium, and townhouse sales closed through Texas MLS systems.
Is Texas a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
Statewide, close to balanced — 5.56 months of inventory in July 2026, just under the six-month line. It varies sharply by metro: El Paso is the tightest at 3.6 months, while McAllen–Edinburg–Mission is a clear buyer's market at 9.2 months.
Which Texas market is most affordable?
Of the metros tracked here, McAllen–Edinburg–Mission has the lowest median sale price at $249,000. Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos has the highest at $439,000.
How much does a flat fee real estate agent save in Texas?
At the statewide median of $340,000, a 3% listing commission is about $10,200, versus KAT Realty Group's $5,999 flat seller fee — a difference of roughly $4,201. Savings are larger in higher-priced markets and smaller in lower-priced ones.
Where does this data come from?
The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, which compiles listing data from more than 50 Texas MLS systems. Reports are released about 20 days after month end for most markets and about 40 days after month end for Houston.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly, as each market's new report is released. One regional page is refreshed each week, so the section always reflects the most recent published figures.
Full-service representation, one flat fee
KAT Realty Group represents buyers and sellers across Texas — $4,999 for buyers and $5,999 for sellers, with $600 due at signing and the balance at closing, only if it closes.
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.
Data used in this report come from the Texas REALTOR Data Relevance Project, a partnership among the Texas Association of REALTORS and local REALTOR associations throughout the state. Analysis is provided through a research agreement with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. ©2026 Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc. — Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, Houston Realtors Information Service, Inc.
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.