Is Donna, TX 78537 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Donna is a buyer’s market. With about 14.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 24% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #338 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
The Donna housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Donna, TX 78537 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 95 days and there were 14.3 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 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (159 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $214,907. Overall, Donna is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Hidalgo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 95%. On our competition score, Donna ranks #338 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 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) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Donna real estate
Is Donna a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 14.3 months of supply in Donna, TX 78537 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 Donna?
The typical home went under contract in 95 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Donna sell over asking?
23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Donna?
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 Donna?
The median sale price was $214,907 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $150 per square foot.
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