The Houston housing market, by the numbers
Median price, days on market, inventory, and supply — the metrics buyers and sellers actually need.
As of May 2026, the median price of a single-family home in the Greater Houston area was $340,000 (essentially flat year over year), with homes averaging 54 days on market and a 5.1-month supply of inventory across 37,619 active listings. Pending sales reached a four-year high, signaling strong buyer demand heading into summer.
More Houston market detail
| Metric | May 2026 | Year-over-year |
|---|---|---|
| Average single-family price | $447,301 | +2.3% |
| Average price per square foot | $178 | Down from $180 |
| Single-family homes sold | 8,631 | −3.2% |
| Pending sales (contracts signed) | 9,172 | +5.8% — 4-year high |
| Total property sales (all types) | 10,088 | −3.1% |
| Total dollar volume | $4.3 billion | −1.8% |
| 30-yr mortgage rate (Freddie Mac) | 6.44% | Down from 6.82% |
Houston market — frequently asked
What is the median home price in Houston right now?
As of May 2026, the median price of a single-family home in the Greater Houston area is $340,000 — essentially flat year over year — while the average price is $447,301, up 2.3% (HAR, May 2026).
Is it a good time to buy or sell a home in Houston?
Conditions are balanced heading into summer 2026: inventory sits at 5.1 months, homes average 54 days on market, and pending sales hit a four-year high — a sign of strong buyer demand. Whether it's right for you depends on your price point, neighborhood, and timeline, which Alan can help you weigh.
How long do homes take to sell in Houston?
Single-family homes in Greater Houston averaged 54 days on market in May 2026, up from 51 days a year earlier (HAR).
Where does this Houston market data come from?
These figures come from the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) Monthly Housing Update for May 2026, released June 10, 2026. Alan can pull a detailed, neighborhood-level analysis on request.
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