Is Del Rio, TX 78840 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Del Rio is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score28/ 100

More competitive than 23% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #344 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 supply8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list103.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market72Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$159▲ +4.3% vs. last year

The Del Rio housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Del Rio, TX 78840 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 72 days and there were 8 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 92 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (80 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $268,884. Overall, Del Rio is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

On our competition score, Del Rio ranks #344 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).

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Questions about Del Rio real estate

Is Del Rio a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 8 months of supply in Del Rio, TX 78840 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 Del Rio?

The typical home went under contract in 72 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Del Rio sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 103.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Del Rio?

About 1.43% of a home’s value a year in Val Verde County, or roughly $5,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Del Rio?

The median sale price was $268,884 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $159 per square foot.

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