Texas housing market
TX14 covered citiesData through May 2026
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Key housing metrics
Typical home value
$303K
-1.9% YoY
Median rent (covered cities)
$1,566/mo
Covered cities
14
Home valueSource: Zillow Research ZHVI, state level — smoothed, seasonally adjusted
Value YoYSource: The Narraitive on Zillow Research ZHVI
Covered markets in Texas
| Market | Home value | Value YoY | Rent | Rent YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisco | $658K | -5.3% | $1,815 | -0.9% |
| Austin | $511K | -5.4% | $1,595 | -2.9% |
| Plano | $506K | -5.5% | $1,684 | -1.6% |
| Irving | $345K | -1.8% | $1,589 | +0.4% |
| Arlington | $313K | -1.9% | $1,560 | +0.1% |
| Dallas | $312K | -3.1% | $1,648 | +0.1% |
| Fort Worth | $300K | -2.3% | $1,628 | +0.2% |
| Garland | $290K | -4.8% | $1,516 | -1.3% |
| Houston | $265K | -2.7% | $1,566 | -1% |
| San Antonio | $251K | -2.1% | $1,372 | -2% |
| El Paso | $237K | +1.6% | $1,513 | +2.3% |
| Corpus Christi | $225K | -0.5% | $1,401 | 0% |
| Laredo | $222K | +2.8% | $1,369 | -3% |
| Lubbock | $213K | +1.4% | $1,413 | +2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Texas?
- The typical home value in Texas is $303K (-1.9% YoY) as of May 2026, per Zillow Research's state-level ZHVI (smoothed, seasonally adjusted, middle price tier). The two-year trend and growth rate are charted above and refresh monthly.
- Is now a good time to buy a house in Texas?
- The Narraitive does not provide real-estate, investment, or financial advice. Housing is local: statewide numbers hide city-level differences, so check the covered Texas city dashboards below against inventory, affordability, and rent-vs-buy math — and consult a licensed local professional for advice specific to your situation.
Methodology: state figures are Zillow Research’s state-level ZHVI (typical home value, middle price tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted); city rows use the same city-level series documented on each city page. Data provided by Zillow (zillow.com/research/data), used with attribution; refreshed monthly. Never real-estate, investment, or financial advice. Corrections: hello@thenarraitive.com.