Fayette County Entry-Level Homes: Can Buyers Afford?

Deal of the Week

Deal of the Week · 833 E Camp ST, La Grange TX 78945 · MLS #2801505 · Listed by Lindemann Real Estate. ALEX valuation $161,000 is an ALEX Intelligence estimate, not an appraisal.

Deals of the Week by price quartile. The quartiles come from the last 12 months of closed sales here. Each pick has the top ALEX deal score in its price range. Lower quartile: under $214,000 833 E Camp ST, La Grange TX 78945 · MLS #2801505 Listed at $169,000, 3 bed, 1 bath, 916 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; price reduced 3% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1178032995/833-E-Camp-ST-La-Grange-TX Lower-middle quartile: $214,000 to $321,000 234 Park DR, La Grange TX 78945 · MLS #4722076 Listed at $299,000, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,665 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 5% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 8% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1183938174/234-Park-DR-La-Grange-TX Upper-middle quartile: $321,000 to $545,000 640 S College ST, La Grange TX 78945 · MLS #9336198 Listed at $505,000, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,806 sq ft. The top-scoring home for sale here this week on price per sq ft, price changes and time on market; 5% under the local price per sq ft; price reduced 4% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1185537198/640-S-College-ST-La-Grange-TX Upper quartile: $545,000 and up 206 Rolling Hill DR, La Grange TX 78945 · MLS #6431255 Listed at $1,299,000, 4 bed, 3.5 bath, 6,514 sq ft. Listed 8% below the ALEX valuation; price reduced 16% from original. See it on alex.realestate: https://www.alex.realestate/listing-detail/1171875100/206-Rolling-Hill-DR-La-Grange-TX

Key figures · Fayette County · rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026

34 homes sold in Fayette County in the 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026 (down 20.9% on a year earlier).

Median sale price: $299,000 (up 4.9% on a year earlier).

Median price per square foot: $175.

Median days on market: 72.

Median sale price as a share of the original list price: 89.6%.

58 homes for sale now, about 10.2 months of supply at the pace of the last six months.

Source: Unlock MLS, rolling 6 months ending Sep 30, 2026. Homes only (single-family, condo, townhome). Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Can buyers in Fayette County afford the median entry-level home today? With a median close price of $299,000 across 34 closed sales in the rolling six-month window, the answer depends heavily on current financing costs. ALEX Intelligence calculated affordability using the median sale price and the prevailing mortgage rate of 7.32% from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey dated October 22, 2026. Based on a loan amount of $239,200 at this rate, the principal and interest payment would be $1,643 per month. This calculation assumes a standard 30-year fixed term and does not include taxes or insurance. The market has seen some shifts in pricing power. The median close-to-original list ratio is 89.6%, meaning homes are selling for roughly 90% of the asking price, down from 93.5% during the same period last year. While prices have risen 4.9% compared to the prior year, they dropped 13.3% compared to the previous six-month period. Buyers looking at entry-level properties should note that homes are taking longer to sell than in recent years. The median days on market is now 72 days, up 41.2% from the same time last year. This extended timeline provides more opportunity for negotiation, but the higher interest rate environment remains a significant factor in monthly budgeting. The data reflects a market where affordability is tight due to rates, even as prices stabilize relative to the previous half-year. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. 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