Mark Johnson
Houston, TX
Single-Family Homes
Market Update
Houston, TX
Wed Oct 21 2026
This week the median list price for Houston, TX is $342,242 with the market action index hovering around 29. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 29. Inventory has held steady at or around 8,588.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Slight Buyer's Advantage
Market Narrative
The Market Action Index has been trending lower for several weeks while prices have remained relatively stable. If inventory continues to grow relative to demand however, it is likely that we will see downward pressure on pricing.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $342,242 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $329,000 | |
| Per Square Foot | $176 | |
| Average Days on Market | 142 | |
| Median Days on Market | 91 | |
| Price Decreased | 33% | |
| Price Increased | 2% | |
| Relisted | 24% | |
| Inventory | 8,588 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 29 | |
| Slight Buyer's Advantage | ||
The market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate from these levels.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $749,000 | 3,010 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 4 | 3.5 | 19 | 113 | 146 | 91 |
| $399,000 | 2,209 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 21 | 93 | 131 | 91 |
| $299,900 | 1,904 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2.5 | 23 | 99 | 156 | 91 |
| $218,000 | 1,424 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 3 | 2 | 55 | 134 | 181 | 91 |