Greater Houston · full-year 2025
A Houston housing market back in balance
The Greater Houston single-family market closed 2025 essentially flat on price, with more inventory, slower days on market, and stable values. For buyers that means more choice and more leverage. For sellers it means pricing and condition matter more than they did a few years ago.
$334,990
median single-family sale price for 2025, essentially flat year over year
64 days
average days on market in 2025, up from 59 the year before
4.5 months
single-family supply at year-end 2025, up from 4.0 in December 2024
7.1 months
supply across all property types in December 2025
Additional 2025 figures: the average price rose 0.8% to $425,535, and active single-family listings peaked at a record 39,490 in July 2025, about a 5.5-month supply. Source: Houston Association of Realtors, full-year 2025 single-family housing market update.
What it means for buyers
- More inventory means more leverage and more negotiating room than recent years
- Stable prices reduce the pressure to act on the first house you see
- Days on market has lengthened, so a well-priced home can still move fast, but buyers have choices
- A longer, calmer timeline favors buyers who budget carefully and inspect thoroughly
What it means for sellers
- Competitive pricing matters more as inventory grows and days on market rises
- A home that does not sell in the first weeks risks earning a stale reputation
- Strong condition and newer systems command attention in a more balanced market
- The right price and marketing still generate offers, and often multiple, for the right home
Your neighborhood is its own market
Citywide numbers are a starting point. Cypress, Tomball, Magnolia, Spring, Pinehurst, and the Champions and FM 1960 corridor each move on their own clock, street by street. That is why Mary builds a custom snapshot for your exact address before any decision, and why guessing on broad averages is the fastest way to misprice a home.
Market figures are drawn from the Houston Association of Realtors full-year 2025 housing market update and are provided for general guidance. Figures can change and vary by area. This page was updated September 2026. Always verify current data with HAR and a local market expert.
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