Is Kemp, TX 75143 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kemp housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Kemp, TX 75143 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 70 days and there were 10.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 43 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (10% then), homes sold faster (92 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $334,855. Overall, Kemp is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Kaufman County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Kemp ranks #705 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rosser 75157 (0% sold over asking) or Crandall 75114 (8% sold over asking), while Terrell 75161 (23% sold over asking) and Scurry 75158 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.