Temple Market Heat Score: Cooling in October

Temple's market heat has cooled significantly in October, with the ALEX Intelligence composite index reflecting a shift toward buyer conditions. The score integrates four key metrics: median days on market, sale-to-list price ratio, inventory levels, and listing reductions. In October, 15 homes closed at a median price of $233,999, down 8.2% from the prior month and 9.1% lower than last year. The average home stayed on the market for 50 days, a 42.9% increase compared to October 2025 when homes sold in just 35 days. This extended timeline signals reduced urgency among buyers. The sale-to-list ratio improved slightly to 97.7%, meaning sellers received 97.7 cents on the dollar on average, though 60% of sales still closed below the original list price. With 137 active listings and a months-of-inventory gauge at 5.07, supply is outpacing demand. ALEX Intelligence calculated this heat score by weighting these factors to produce a single indicator of market temperature. The current data suggests a balanced-to-buyer environment where negotiation power has shifted away from sellers compared to the previous year. URL: https://alex.realestate/market/temple Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a 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