Harris County, TX Housing Market Brief
county · TX · as of May 2026
What is Harris County, TX’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Harris County, TX in its market cycle?
Harris County, TX is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Harris County, TX housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $329K | ▲ +2.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 42 days | ▲ +10.5% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▲ +2.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 16,796 | ▼ -11% |
| Homes Sold | 4,165 | ▼ -13.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $158 | ▼ -2.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Harris County, TX’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harris County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Harris County, TX is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Harris County, TX?
The median sale price in Harris County, TX is $329K, having risen 2.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Harris County, TX?
Harris County, TX scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Harris County, TX's Alpha Score?
Harris County, TX's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (67/100) and its weakest is Affordability (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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