41Alpha

Zapata, TX metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · TX · as of August 2026

Balanced

What is Zapata, TX metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+3.367
Inventory Health25%
+4.073
Affordability20%
-92.21
Economic Strength20%
44
Rental Yield15%
-95.81

Where is Zapata, TX metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Zapata, TX metro area is classified as Declining cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Zapata, TX metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$474K▲ +193.2%
Median Days on Market104 days-19.4%
Months of Supply31.5▲ +74%
Homes for Sale32-8.6%
Homes Sold1-50%
Median Price / Sq Ft$179▲ +87.3%

How has Zapata, TX metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 41
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zapata, TX metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Zapata, TX metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Zapata, TX metro area?

The median sale price in Zapata, TX metro area is $474K, having risen 193.2% over the past year.

How affordable is Zapata, TX metro area?

Zapata, TX metro area scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Zapata, TX metro area's Alpha Score?

Zapata, TX metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (73/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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