Is Rusk, TX 75785 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rusk housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Rusk, TX 75785 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 93 days and there were 8.4 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 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (4% then), homes sold more slowly (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $200,663. Overall, Rusk is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Cherokee County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Rusk ranks #523 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Alto 75925 (0% sold over asking), while Troup 75789 (9% sold over asking) is even more competitive.