Salado Months of Inventory: Who Holds the Power?

Is Salado currently a buyer's or seller's market? The answer lies in the months of inventory metric, which measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the current sales pace. With 62 active homes and 116 closed sales over the trailing six months, the market stands at 3.21 months of inventory. This figure places Salado in a transitional zone. Historically, less than 4 months indicates a seller's market where demand outstrips supply, while more than 6 months signals a buyer's market with ample choice. At 3.21 months, the balance is tipping slightly toward buyers, though sellers still retain some leverage compared to deeper buyer markets. The data supports this shift. Over the rolling six-month window ending October 31, 2026, median closed prices rose 5.6% from the prior period and held steady at just 0.3% above the same window last year. Meanwhile, homes took an average of 72 days to sell, which is 10% faster than the previous six months but still 24% slower than the same period a year ago. ALEX Intelligence calculates this inventory gauge by dividing the current active listings by the monthly average of closed sales. As the number of new listings remains steady while sales volume fluctuates, the supply buffer grows. Buyers in Salado now have more time to negotiate and view options, but the market has not yet swung fully into a buyer's territory. https://alex.realestate Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Salado 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