Is Houston, TX a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Houston is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Houston is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Houston, TX

How much do homes in Houston, TX cost?

Median Sold Price

$319,958

$166/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$7,759(+2.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Houston have sold for 2.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Houston was $319,958 in October 2024, up 2.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $166.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $139.4K$131.5K
-5.7%
2 $213K$217.7K
+2.2%
3 $298.5K$301.5K
+1.0%
4 $359.5K$369.4K
+2.7%
5+ $594.2K$599.4K
+0.9%

Summary: Houston housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 5.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 0.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Houston
+2.5%
Hunters Creek Village
+1.9%
Spring Valley Village
-3.5%

Housing Supply in Houston, TX

How many homes are available in Houston, TX?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
11,24213,375+19.0%

Summary: The Houston real estate market had 13,375 homes for sale in October 2024, a 19.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 457558
+22.1%
2 1,6852,014
+19.5%
3 5,2796,333
+20.0%
4 2,9693,497
+17.8%
5+ 852973
+14.2%

Summary: The Houston housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 22.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 19.5%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1,9321,969+1.9%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

1,241 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

429 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

298 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Houston, you may be able to get a good deal. 63.1% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 1,969 homes were sold or pending in Houston in October 2024, up by 1.9% month-over-month. Of the 1,968 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Houston, TX

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

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
34 Days39 Days+15.1%

Summary: Homes in Houston had an average of 39 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 15.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

1,120 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

601 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

247 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Houston are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 1969 homes were sold in Houston; 57% of homes were sold within 30 days, 31% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 13% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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