Seasonality: The Best Month to List in Temple

When is the best time to list a home in Temple? ALEX Intelligence analyzed 24 months of closed sales data to identify seasonal patterns for this city. The analysis reveals that late spring and early summer typically drive the highest volume of transactions. Looking at the trailing two years, May consistently shows peak activity with 39 to 40 closed sales, often accompanied by strong median prices near $258,000 to $275,000. In contrast, winter months like December and January see a significant drop in volume, with only 16 to 27 closings recorded during those periods. Price trends also follow a seasonal rhythm. Median prices tend to peak in the summer months, reaching highs of $297,450 in July 2025, while dipping to lows around $229,000 in March 2026. This suggests that listing during the warmer months may yield higher returns for sellers, though market conditions vary year to year. For buyers, the data indicates that inventory and competition are highest from May through July. Listing a home in September, as seen with 26 closed sales this year, offers a moderate level of activity compared to the summer peak, potentially providing a balanced opportunity for both parties. ALEX Intelligence seasonal decomposition highlights these recurring trends based on historical performance rather than future predictions. Understanding these cycles helps sellers time their listings and buyers plan their searches effectively within the Temple market. Want more detail on Temple? Ask George for the full neighborhood report. 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 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 Partner, 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