Is Mcallen, TX 78504 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Mcallen is a buyer’s market. With about 7.9 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score23/ 100

More competitive than 18% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #444 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 supply7.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list11.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market56Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$162▲ +7.4% vs. last year

The Mcallen housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 11% of homes in Mcallen, TX 78504 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 56 days and there were 7.9 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 144 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (11% then), homes sold faster (70 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $308,367. Overall, Mcallen is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hidalgo County, homes here sell faster than in 91% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 68%. On our competition score, Mcallen ranks #444 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sullivan City 78595 (0% sold over asking) or Alamo 78516 (3% sold over asking), while La Villa 78562 (33% sold over asking) and Donna 78537 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Alamo 78516Buyer’s market $138 /sq ftDonna 78537Buyer’s market $150 /sq ftEdcouch 78538Buyer’s market $135 /sq ftEdinburg 78539Balanced $140 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Mcallen real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 7.9 months of supply in Mcallen, TX 78504 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 Mcallen?

The typical home went under contract in 56 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Mcallen sell over asking?

11% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Mcallen?

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

What is the median home price in Mcallen?

The median sale price was $308,367 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $162 per square foot.

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