How many homes sell in Harris County each month?
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Short answer
About 45,175 homes closed in Harris County in the 12 months to August 2026, an average of 3765 a month, with 4,503 in June the busiest month and 2,589 in January the quietest. That is 3% fewer than the 46,351 sales in the 12 months before.
Sales month by month
Closed sales by month in Harris County: Sep 3,791, Oct 3,850, Nov 3,247, Dec 3,874, Jan 2,589, Feb 3,028, Mar 3,890, Apr 4,178, May 4,365, Jun 4,503, Jul 4,269, Aug 3,591. The 12-month total is 45,175. That is 3% fewer than the 46,351 sales in the 12 months before.
Why sales volume matters
Sales volume is a sign of how much activity a buyer or seller can expect around them: more sales mean more recent comparable homes and a faster read on price, fewer mean each sale carries more weight in the pricing. Numbers like these describe the whole of Harris County, not one street or one home, and real estate decisions are rarely a straight line. For how activity affects your plan in Harris County, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed sales, last 12 months | 45,175 |
| Average per month | 3765 |
| Busiest month (June) | 4,503 |
| Quietest month (January) | 2,589 |
| Closed sales, the 12 months before | 46,351 |
Common follow-up questions
Which months are busiest?
The table shows the busiest and quietest months of the last 12; seasonal patterns are common but they vary by year.
Do these counts include every type of home?
They are residential closed sales in our listing data for the area.
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