Is Edcouch, TX 78538 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Edcouch housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Edcouch, TX 78538 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 98 days and there were 7.6 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 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (15% then), homes sold faster (151 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $187,919. Overall, Edcouch is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hidalgo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.

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.