Is Houston, TX 77032 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Houston, TX 77032 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 5.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold faster (108 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $268,784. Overall, Houston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 77% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Houston 77081 (0% sold over asking) or Houston 77076 (0% sold over asking), while Houston 77005 (31% sold over asking) and Webster 77598 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.