Is El Paso, TX 79901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
El Paso is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The El Paso housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in El Paso, TX 79901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 256 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 48% to $154,933. Overall, El Paso is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within El Paso County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, San Elizario 79849 (60% sold over asking) and Clint 79836 (45% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Anthony 79821Seller’s market $179 /sq ftCanutillo 79835Buyer’s market $168 /sq ftClint 79836Buyer’s market $167 /sq ftEl Paso 79902Balanced $163 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like El Paso nearby
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Questions about El Paso real estate
Is El Paso a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in El Paso, TX 79901 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 El Paso?
The typical home went under contract in 256 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in El Paso sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in El Paso?
About 2.03% of a home’s value a year in El Paso County, or roughly $8,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in El Paso?
The median sale price was $154,933 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $70 per square foot.
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