Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Houston, TX real estate market currently shows 12,807 active listings, with 2,353 pending sales. Homes are averaging 55.6 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 1,408 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 55.6 days on market compared to 51.2 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 7.1% year-over-year, from $388,773 to $361,267.
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Population: 3,206,180 · Density: 1,939.3/mi² · Median household income: $67,557
Typical home value: $273,962 · Homeownership: 49.6%
Houston: 77001, 77005, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77017, 77020, 77022, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027
Second Ward: 77003
Third Ward: 77004
Montrose: 77006
Westwood Grove: 77007
Houston Heights: 77008
Near Northside: 77009
Magnolia Park: 77011
Pecan Park: 77012
Scenic Woods: 77016
Central Northwest Houston: 77018
River Oaks: 77019
Foster Place: 77021