Hays County, TX Housing Market Brief
county · TX · as of May 2026
What is Hays 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 Hays County, TX in its market cycle?
Hays 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.
Hays County, TX housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $372K | ▼ -5.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▼ -9.1% |
| Months of Supply | 5.5 | ▲ +27.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,154 | ▼ -6.1% |
| Homes Sold | 395 | ▼ -26.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $194 | ▼ -2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.6% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Hays County, TX’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hays County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Hays County, TX is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hays County, TX?
The median sale price in Hays County, TX is $372K, having fallen 5.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Hays County, TX?
Hays County, TX scores 11 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hays County, TX's Alpha Score?
Hays County, TX's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (77/100) and its weakest is Affordability (11/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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