Temple Market vs. Neighbors: Prices Dip While Sales Rise

Temple home prices dipped 6.9% compared to last year while the number of homes sold fell 21.2%, even as the market showed signs of cooling relative to the broader region. In September 2026, 26 closed sales occurred with a median price of $255,000 across 1814 square feet. This represents a 5.6% increase from the prior month but remains below the $273,755 recorded in September 2025. ALEX Intelligence benchmarked Temple against its neighbors to contextualize these figures. The median price per square foot in Temple was $143, which is notably lower than the Bell County average of $165 and significantly below the regional Unlock MLS average of $204. While Temple homes sold for 96% of their original list price on average, sellers in the broader region averaged 94.1%. Days on market in Temple increased to 48 days, a 23.1% rise compared to the same month last year when homes sold in 39 days. This contrasts with Bell County, where the median time to sell was 39 days. The regional benchmark shows an even longer average of 56 days on market. Despite the price decline and slower pace, Temple remains a distinct segment within the region, offering lower entry prices but facing similar inventory pressures as its neighbors. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.32% according to Freddie Mac data for the week of October 22, 2026. This rate environment influences buyer purchasing power across all segments, from Temple to the wider Austin metro area. The data reflects a market adjusting to higher financing costs while maintaining activity levels distinct from the broader regional trends. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private showing. Coverage: most home sales in Temple 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