Is Dallas, TX 75249 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dallas housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Dallas, TX 75249 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (23% then), homes sold more slowly (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $283,877. Overall, Dallas is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Dallas County, homes here sell faster than in 71% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Dallas ranks #78 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 46 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dallas 75237 (0% sold over asking) or Dallas 75226 (0% sold over asking), while Dallas 75246 (33% sold over asking) and Hutchins 75141 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.