North Texas Housing Market Shows Continued Stability as Sales Activity Increases

The North Texas housing market continued demonstrating resilience and stability as single-family home sales increased year-over-year, according to the latest market data released by the MetroTex Association of REALTORS®.

Residential single-family home sales totaled 8,240 transactions, representing an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Dollar volume also rose 8 percent to more than $4.28 billion, reflecting continued consumer activity across the region despite higher interest rates and broader affordability pressures.

The average sales price remained relatively flat year-over-year at $519,749, while the median sales price experienced a modest 1 percent decrease to $395,000. The data suggests that while pricing growth has moderated, buyer demand across North Texas remains steady.

“The North Texas market continues to show remarkable resilience,” said Franceanna Campagna, 2026 MetroTex Chair. “Even in a higher-rate environment, strong regional fundamentals, population growth, and continued economic expansion are helping support overall housing demand throughout DFW and the surrounding areas.”

Inventory conditions also continued normalizing. Active listings remained essentially unchanged year-over-year at 29,578 properties, while months of inventory stood at 4.1 months, reflecting a more balanced market compared to the historically constrained inventory conditions seen during the pandemic-era housing surge.

At the same time, pending sales declined 6 percent year-over-year to 8,051 transactions, and new listings decreased 5 percent to 13,695 properties. The softer pending and new listing activity may indicate that elevated mortgage rates continue influencing both buyer and seller decision-making.

Homes spent an average of 61 days on market, a 5 percent increase compared to last year, while properties sold at approximately 95.3 percent of original list price.

Price-per-square-foot metrics also showed modest adjustments:

• Average price per square foot declined 2 percent to $207.13
• Median price per square foot declined 3 percent to $188.75

Industry professionals say these trends point toward a market that is transitioning away from the extreme volatility of recent years and toward more sustainable long-term conditions.

“Today’s market is increasingly defined by balance and normalization,” Campagna added. “While inventory levels have improved and price appreciation has moderated, North Texas remains one of the strongest long-term housing markets in the country due to continued job growth, corporate investment, and population migration.”