How many homes sell in Houston each month?
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Short answer
About 23,225 homes closed in Houston in the 12 months to August 2026, an average of 1935 a month, with 2,319 in June the busiest month and 1,337 in January the quietest. That is 5% fewer than the 24,396 sales in the 12 months before.
Sales month by month
Closed sales by month in Houston: Sep 2,019, Oct 1,990, Nov 1,638, Dec 1,994, Jan 1,337, Feb 1,535, Mar 2,025, Apr 2,167, May 2,265, Jun 2,319, Jul 2,113, Aug 1,823. The 12-month total is 23,225. That is 5% fewer than the 24,396 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. Every buyer and seller in Houston is weighing a different set of trade-offs, and waiting to decide is often the costliest choice. For how activity affects your plan in Houston, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed sales, last 12 months | 23,225 |
| Average per month | 1935 |
| Busiest month (June) | 2,319 |
| Quietest month (January) | 1,337 |
| Closed sales, the 12 months before | 24,396 |
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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