Is Wharton, TX 77488 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Wharton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Wharton, TX 77488 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 91 days and there were 9.4 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 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold more slowly (74 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $196,910. Overall, Wharton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wharton County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Wharton ranks #835 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 5 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Louise 77455 (0% sold over asking) or East Bernard 77435 (0% sold over asking), while Boling 77420 (100% sold over asking) and El Campo 77437 (8% sold over asking) are even more competitive.