Killeen vs. Neighbors: Prices and Speed Compared

How does the Killeen market compare to its immediate neighbors and the broader region? In October 2026, Killeen recorded 18 closed sales with a median price of $263,738. This represents a 1.4% increase from September and a 1.4% rise compared to the same month last year. The average home sold for $160 per square foot, which is 11.1% higher than October 2025 levels. When benchmarked against Bell County, Killeen's median price of $263,738 sits slightly above the county-wide median of $262,569. However, both areas show similar speed to market, with Killeen homes taking a median of 57 days on market compared to 55 days for Bell County as a whole. The region (Unlock MLS) tells a different story, where the median price reached $409,000 and properties sold faster at 56 days on market. Killeen also shows distinct pricing power relative to list prices. In October, 27.8% of Killeen homes sold below their original list price. This contrasts sharply with the broader region where 83.5% of sales came in below list. The median close-to-original list ratio for Killeen was 1.0, matching Bell County's 0.983 and the regional average of 0.939. Inventory levels remain tight in Killeen with 168 active listings, creating a 5.28-month supply. While this indicates a balanced market leaning slightly toward sellers, it contrasts with the broader region where inventory dynamics may differ due to higher price points and larger lot sizes averaging 2,014 square feet compared to Killeen's 1,608 square feet. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these comparative figures to highlight how local supply and demand in Killeen diverge from regional trends. The data reflects a market where affordability remains lower than the region but sales velocity is comparable. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Coverage: most home sales in Killeen are listed in another MLS, which ALEX does not receive yet. The figures in this post count only sales listed in Unlock MLS (ABOR), so they describe part of the local market, not all of it. 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