What kind of homes can you buy in Houston at different price points?
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Short answer
In Houston, homes for sale in the Under $250K band have a median size of 1,223 square feet and are 48 years old at the median, while homes in the $1M+ band run 4,057 square feet at 12 years. Each price band tells a different story about size and age.
Size, bedrooms and age by price band
In the Under $250K band there are 3,753 homes with a median of 1,223 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, built about 48 years ago, listed on average 124 cumulative days. In the $250K to $500K band there are 5,521 homes with a median of 2,002 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, built about 23 years ago, listed on average 112 cumulative days. In the $500K to $1M band there are 1,669 homes with a median of 2,593 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, built about 24 years ago, listed on average 109 cumulative days. In the $1M+ band there are 843 homes with a median of 4,057 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, built about 12 years ago, listed on average 129 cumulative days.
Reading the bands
Size, age and price together shape what a budget buys. Newer homes usually cost more per square foot and older homes can carry repair or update decisions, so the right band depends on what you want to own and maintain. 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 what your budget can buy for a specific address or plan, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Under $250K: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 3,753 / 1,223 sq ft / 3 / 2 / 48 years |
| $250K to $500K: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 5,521 / 2,002 sq ft / 3 / 2 / 23 years |
| $500K to $1M: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 1,669 / 2,593 sq ft / 3 / 3 / 24 years |
| $1M+: homes / median size / bedrooms / baths / age | 843 / 4,057 sq ft / 4 / 4 / 12 years |
Common follow-up questions
Are these figures for homes that sold?
No. They describe the homes for sale now, by list price band.
How is the age of a home measured?
From the year built on each listing; the table shows the median for the homes in each band.
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