Is Houston, TX 77093 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Houston is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score36/ 100

More competitive than 34% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #191 of 868 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply8.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list22.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market27Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$118▼ −24.8% vs. last year

The Houston housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Houston, TX 77093 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 8.5 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 19 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 19%, homes sold faster (102 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $191,167. Overall, Houston is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Houston ranks #191 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 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.

Nearby markets

Baytown 77520Buyer’s market $125 /sq ftBaytown 77521Balanced $139 /sq ftBellaire 77401Seller’s market $323 /sq ftChannelview 77530Balanced $148 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Houston real estate

Is Houston a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Houston, TX 77093 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Houston?

The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Houston sell over asking?

22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Houston?

About 1.62% of a home’s value a year in Harris County, or roughly $6,480 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Houston?

The median sale price was $191,167 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.

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