Is Hays County, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Hays County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

At the same time last year, Hays County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Hays County is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Hays County, TX

How much do homes in Hays County, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$410,255

$207/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$14,473(-3.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Hays County have sold for 3.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Hays County was $410,255 in October 2024, down 3.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $207.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $475K$384.5K
-19.1%
2 $345K$425K
+23.2%
3 $365.2K$355.9K
-2.5%
4 $509.1K$467.7K
-8.1%
5+ $697.2K$756.6K
+8.5%

Summary: Hays County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 19.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 23.2%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 8.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 8.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Blanco County
+7.3%
Travis County
0.0%
Caldwell County
-0.7%
Hays County
-3.4%
Guadalupe County
-4.2%

Housing Supply in Hays County, TX

How many homes are available in Hays County, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,0262,069+2.1%

Summary: The Hays County real estate market had 2,069 homes for sale in October 2024, a 2.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1111
0.0%
2 95106
+11.6%
3 817852
+4.3%
4 891880
-1.2%
5+ 212220
+3.8%

Summary: The Hays County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.8%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
298268-10.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

179 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

62 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

27 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Hays County, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 268 homes were sold or pending in Hays County in October 2024, down by 10.1% month-over-month. Of the 268 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 23% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Hays County, TX

How long does it take to sell a home in Hays County, TX?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
81 Days78 Days-4.0%

Summary: Homes in Hays County had an average of 78 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

71 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

104 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

93 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in Hays County has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 268 homes were sold in Hays County; 26% of homes were sold within 30 days, 39% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 35% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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