Bell County Market Heat Score: October 2026

What does the Bell County Market Heat Score indicate for buyers and sellers in October 2026? This composite index blends four key indicators to gauge whether the local market favors buyers, sellers, or remains balanced. The score combines median days on market, the list-to-sale price ratio, inventory levels, and the frequency of price reductions. ALEX Intelligence calculated this score by weighting these components to reflect current momentum. In August 2026, Bell County recorded 101 closed sales with a median price of $294,000, up 10.9% from the same month last year. The market is moving faster than before, with homes spending an average of 46 days on the market, down 11.5% compared to August 2025. Inventory remains a critical factor. With 495 active listings and 101 closings in the month, the area holds approximately 4.65 months of supply. This level sits slightly above the balanced threshold, yet the speed of sales suggests demand is outpacing new supply in many segments. Additionally, 76.2% of homes sold below their original list price, a figure that has improved as fewer sellers are forced to cut prices compared to last year. The data reflects a market where prices are rising steadily without the frantic pace of a pure seller's market. Buyers face competition but still have room to negotiate, while sellers benefit from higher valuations and quicker turnover than in previous years. This heat score provides a snapshot of current momentum rather than a prediction of future direction. Want these numbers for your street? Email [email protected]. Data from Unlock MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Model outputs are ALEX Intelligence estimates, not appraisals. Read more Central Texas market data on the ALEX blog: https://alex-companies.com/blog MIT, Nvidia, Google & IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert: Quantum, AI, Ethics, Sovereignty, Intelligence, Philanthropy. Solepoint Planning. VUI AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. Quant/AI Instructor. Castor Venture Club Member. Associate Broker. George Arnold Alexander III, MPA Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574878-B · Broker License #565194-BB Broker, ALEX Real Estate · North Carolina License #367733 Independent Broker, ALEX Real Estate · Colorado License #II.100112456 [email protected] · +1 713.918.9951