Houston, TX Housing Market
Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02
Houston, TX is a cooling market — favorable for buyers.
- •Prices have declined 2.1% — a strong buyer's market with room to negotiate.
- •Price-to-rent ratio: 15.7 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.
Median Home Value
$304,622
ZHVI
Year-over-Year
-2.1%
Price change
5-Year Change
+24.2%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
ZORI
Active Listings
32,149
For sale
State Avg
$297,592
Texas
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Houston, TX vs. state and national averages.
Rent Data
Median Rent
$1,620/mo
Rent YoY Change
-0.5%
Other Markets in Texas
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