Houston, TX vs Nassau County, NY: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Houston, TX vs Nassau County, NY side by side
| Metric | ● Houston, TX | ● Nassau County, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 36 | 45 |
| Price Momentum | 26 | 82 |
| Inventory Health | 29 | 42 |
| Affordability | 56 | 21 |
| Economic Strength | 32 | 54 |
| Rental Yield | 41 | 23 |
| Median Sale Price | $337K | $756K |
| Price-to-Income | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Payment-to-Income | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| Months of Supply | 5 | 3 |
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.1% | 3.6% |
| Overvaluation Index | 50 | 70 |
Highlighted = the stronger read for that metric (supply, valuation, and payment burden are better when lower). Income/rent inputs lag annually.
How Houston, TX and Nassau County, NY compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 56/100 vs Nassau County, NY 21/100.
- Price Momentum: Nassau County, NY leads — Houston, TX 26/100 vs Nassau County, NY 82/100.
- Inventory Health: Nassau County, NY leads — Houston, TX 29/100 vs Nassau County, NY 42/100.
- Economic Strength: Nassau County, NY leads — Houston, TX 32/100 vs Nassau County, NY 54/100.
- Rental Yield: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 41/100 vs Nassau County, NY 23/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Houston, TX or Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY scores higher — 45 vs 36 out of 100. The Alpha Score is a 0-100 composite of price momentum, inventory health, affordability, economic strength, and rental yield.
Is Houston, TX or Nassau County, NY more affordable?
Houston, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension. Price-to-income is 4.1 in Houston, TX and 5.5 in Nassau County, NY.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Houston, TX or Nassau County, NY?
Nassau County, NY has stronger price momentum — 82/100 vs 26/100.
What is the median home price in Houston, TX vs Nassau County, NY?
The median sale price is $337K in Houston, TX and $756K in Nassau County, NY.
Want to swap in other cities, change the metrics, or chart the trend over time? Customize this comparison → in the interactive Compare tool. Or read the Houston, TX market brief and the Nassau County, NY brief.