Hays County Market Recap: Prices Jump in September

What does a 14.9% jump in median price mean for Hays County buyers and sellers? In September 2026, the median sale price reached $408,000 across 279 closed sales, a significant increase from $355,050 in August. This sharp rise occurred even as the number of homes sold fell by 33.4% compared to the prior month. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the full year of data to provide this monthly rollup. The market saw fewer transactions but higher prices, with the median price per square foot rising 6.9% to $187. Homes stayed on the market longer, with median days on market increasing to 57 from 49 in August. Despite the slower pace of sales, the share of homes selling below original list price dipped slightly to 84.6%. New construction remained a major driver, accounting for 102 of the 279 closings. The median living area grew to 2,174 square feet, up 5.8% from August. While sales volume was down compared to September 2025 by 33.1%, prices were still 11.8% higher than last year. With 1,931 active listings and a months of inventory reading of 4.95, the market remains in a balanced state despite the recent price surge. This summary reflects the activity from September 2026, capturing the interplay between reduced sales volume and elevated pricing across Hays County. Thinking of selling in Hays County? Ask for a free ALEX Intelligence valuation of your home. 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