How many homes are for sale in Houston and in which price bands?
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Short answer
Houston has 11,710 homes for sale right now, which is about 5.8 months of supply at the recent pace of sales. By price band that is 5,467 Under $300K, 3,807 $300K to $500K, 1,204 $500K to $750K and 1,308 $750K+. Inventory changes daily as homes list and go under contract.
Supply right now
Active listings in Houston: 11,710. Months of inventory compares those homes with the last six months of sales: 5.8 months. Houston is called a balanced market on that measure. Supply and demand are roughly even to neither side has a decisive edge, so strategy matters.
Price bands and sizes
By bedrooms, the active homes are 1,910 with 2, 5,537 with 3, 2,855 with 4, 822 with 5+ bedrooms. A Houston average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. When you are ready to look at the price band and size you are considering for a specific address or plan, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11,710 |
| Months of inventory | 5.8 |
| Listed under $300K | 5,467 |
| Listed $300K to $500K | 3,807 |
| Listed $500K to $750K | 1,204 |
| Listed $750K+ | 1,308 |
Common follow-up questions
What does months of inventory mean?
It is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now for sale at the recent pace of sales, if no new homes were listed.
Does the count include pending homes?
The count is active listings on the market now; homes already under contract are not included.
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