Houston Housing Market Overview – August 2025
The Greater Houston housing market showed solid growth in August 2025, creating opportunities for buyers and sellers.
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Overall property sales rose 9.2% year-over-year
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Total dollar volume increased 10.9% to more than $3.8B
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Active listings reached 60,525 properties, up 26.1% from August 2024
Takeaway: More listings give buyers additional choices, while sellers benefit from steady demand.
Single-Family Home Trends
Home Sales
Single-family sales grew 11.9% year-over-year — the strongest gain of 2025 so far. Pending sales also climbed 10.1%, signaling solid momentum heading into fall.
Single-Family Home Sales – August 2025:
8,138 homes sold, up 11.9% YOY
8,138 homes were sold in August 2025, maintaining a steady pace despite growing inventory.
Home Prices
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Average price: $422,703 (flat vs. 2024)
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Median price: $335,000 (unchanged)
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Price per square foot: $177
Average & Median Single-Family Home Prices – August 2025:
Median $335,000, Average $422,703.
Median home price held at $335,000, while the average was $422,703 — signaling a balanced market.
Inventory and Days on Market
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Months of inventory rose to 5.4 (from 4.4)
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Days on Market increased from 47 to 52
What it means: Buyers have more leverage; sellers should focus on competitive pricing.
Segment Performance
Existing single-family closings rose 9.7%. Average price climbed 2.5% to $437,981, while the median price increased 1.8% to $340,000.
Key Takeaways for Buyers and Sellers
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Buyers: Higher inventory and steady prices create a strong opportunity to purchase with less competition.
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Sellers: Homes continue to sell, but pricing competitively is essential as supply rises.
HAR’s August 2025 Rental Market Update will be released September 17.
