Is Weslaco, TX 78596 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Weslaco housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 8% of homes in Weslaco, TX 78596 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 159 days and there were 7.4 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 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 18%, homes sold more slowly (84 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $184,920. Overall, Weslaco is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hidalgo County, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 91%. On our competition score, Weslaco ranks #766 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 11 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.