Houston County, TX Housing Market Brief
county · TX · as of August 2026
What is Houston 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 Houston County, TX in its market cycle?
Houston County, TX is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Houston County, TX housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $234K | ▲ +1.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 243 days | ▲ +91.3% |
| Months of Supply | 13.6 | ▼ -16% |
| Homes for Sale | 111 | ▲ +18.1% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▲ +33.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $122 | ▼ -7.8% |
How has Houston County, TX’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Houston County, TX is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Houston County, TX?
The median sale price in Houston County, TX is $234K, having risen 1.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Houston County, TX?
Houston County, TX scores 51 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Houston County, TX's Alpha Score?
Houston County, TX's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (71/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (33/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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