Houston, TX vs New York-Newark-Jersey City: Housing Market Comparison (2026)
Side-by-side Alpha Scores, affordability, momentum, supply, jobs, and rental yield · as of July 2026
Houston, TX vs New York-Newark-Jersey City side by side
| Metric | ● Houston, TX | ● New York-Newark-Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Score | 40 | 28 |
| Price Momentum | 26 | 50 |
| Inventory Health | 29 | 0 |
| Affordability | 50 | 5 |
| Economic Strength | 50 | 65 |
| Rental Yield | 50 | 24 |
| Median Sale Price | $337K | — |
| Price-to-Income | — | 6.0 |
| Payment-to-Income | — | 37.0% |
| Months of Supply | 5 | — |
| Gross Rental Yield | — | 3.6% |
| Overvaluation Index | — | 40 |
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City compare, dimension by dimension
- Affordability: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 50/100 vs New York-Newark-Jersey City 5/100.
- Price Momentum: New York-Newark-Jersey City leads — Houston, TX 26/100 vs New York-Newark-Jersey City 50/100.
- Inventory Health: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 29/100 vs New York-Newark-Jersey City 0/100.
- Economic Strength: New York-Newark-Jersey City leads — Houston, TX 50/100 vs New York-Newark-Jersey City 65/100.
- Rental Yield: Houston, TX leads — Houston, TX 50/100 vs New York-Newark-Jersey City 24/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a higher Alpha Score, Houston, TX or New York-Newark-Jersey City?
Houston, TX scores higher — 40 vs 28 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City more affordable?
Houston, TX is more affordable on our affordability dimension.
Which housing market has stronger momentum, Houston, TX or New York-Newark-Jersey City?
New York-Newark-Jersey City has stronger price momentum — 50/100 vs 26/100.
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 New York-Newark-Jersey City brief.