Gainesville, TX metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Gainesville, 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.
Where is Gainesville, TX metro area in its market cycle?
Gainesville, 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.
Gainesville, TX metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $285K | ▼ -18.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▼ -58.5% |
| Months of Supply | 7.6 | ▲ +5.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 311 | ▲ +16.5% |
| Homes Sold | 41 | ▲ +10.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $173 | ▼ -7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.7% | ▼ -1.7% |
How has Gainesville, TX metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gainesville, TX metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Gainesville, TX metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Gainesville, TX metro area?
The median sale price in Gainesville, TX metro area is $285K, having fallen 18.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Gainesville, TX metro area?
Gainesville, TX metro area scores 48 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Gainesville, TX metro area's Alpha Score?
Gainesville, TX metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (50/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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