Is Houston, TX 77049 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Houston, TX 77049 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 66 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold faster (62 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $259,645. Overall, Houston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Harris County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Houston ranks #276 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 31 out of 100).

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.