# 5 Fast Facts About Houston Real Estate This October

By Angela McGilbray (@angelamcgilbray) · Published 2026-10-29

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Houston's market is shifting toward buyers. Inventory is up, prices are steady, and homes are sitting longer. Here are the **5 numbers that matter most this October**:

1.  Median price holds at **$325,000**
    
2.  Inventory sits at **5.5 months**
    
3.  Homes take **58 days** to sell
    
4.  Mortgage rates are easing down
    
5.  Suburban new construction keeps pricing honest
    

#### Key Takeaways

-   Median single-family home price holds at $325,000
-   Inventory sits at 5.5 months — a balanced, buyer-friendly market
-   Homes now average 58 days on market
-   Rates are trending down, nudging buyers back in
-   Suburban new construction in Katy and Cypress keeps pricing pressure on resale

## 1\. Median price holds at $325,000

The median single-family home in Greater Houston sits at **$325,000** per the Houston Association of REALTORS® September report ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_150391_houston-housing-market-update-what-buyers-and-sellers-should-know---october-2026)). Prices are steady, not falling — a modest single-digit appreciation pace expected to hold through 2026 ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_139256_top-10-predictions-for-the-houston-housing-market-2026)).

**What it means:** buyers get stability, sellers get a fair price. No wild swings either way.

## 2\. Inventory sits at 5.5 months

Houston carries **5.5 months** of housing inventory — about **40,192 active listings** ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_150391_houston-housing-market-update-what-buyers-and-sellers-should-know---october-2026)). That's a balanced market, no longer the seller's paradise of recent years.

**Best for:** buyers who want choices without a bidding war.

**What it means:** sellers face more competition and need sharp pricing to stand out.

## 3\. Homes take 58 days to sell

The average Houston home now spends **58 days** on market ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_150391_houston-housing-market-update-what-buyers-and-sellers-should-know---october-2026)). Gone are the weeks-long bidding wars.

**What it means:** buyers get time to inspect and negotiate. Sellers should plan for a longer timeline and price realistically on day one.

## 4\. Mortgage rates are easing down

After a run of higher rates, experts predict mortgage rates will keep their **gradual downward trend in 2026**, with affordability improving and more first-time buyers stepping in ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_139256_top-10-predictions-for-the-houston-housing-market-2026)).

**What it means:** every fractional rate drop cuts your monthly payment and widens your buying power.

## 5\. Suburban new construction keeps pricing honest

Builders in Katy, Cypress, and The Woodlands still offer incentives like **rate buydowns and upgrades**, keeping new homes competitive with resale ([HAR](https://www.har.com/blog_139256_top-10-predictions-for-the-houston-housing-market-2026)).

**What it means:** resale sellers must price against attractive new-build options or watch buyers walk.

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**What's your biggest question about buying or selling a home in today's market?** Drop it in the comments — I'm happy to help.