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%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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