College Station: Entry-Level Affordability Check

What does a median price of $422,775 mean for buyers in College Station today? Over the rolling 12 months ending October 31, 2026, 39 single-family homes closed at this median level. While specific entry-level quartile data is not available to isolate the bottom 25% of sales, the overall market baseline provides a clear view of affordability conditions for the typical buyer in this window. ALEX Intelligence applies current mortgage rates to these figures to estimate payment burdens. With a 30-year fixed rate at 7.11% as of November 12, 2026, and assuming a 20% down payment on the median price of $422,775, the principal and interest payment sits at $2,275 per month. This calculation excludes taxes and insurance but establishes the baseline cost of financing for this market segment. The market has shifted significantly compared to the prior rolling 12-month period. Median prices dropped 20.8% to $422,775 from $534,000, while median days on market fell sharply by 65.2% to just 24 days. Homes are selling faster now than in the previous year, even as prices have adjusted downward. The median price per square foot also decreased 6.3% to $196.03, and the average home size shrank 12.7% to 2,216 square feet. Buyers currently face a market where inventory is tight relative to sales pace, with 4.0 months of supply on hand. While specific entry-level affordability metrics for the bottom quartile cannot be calculated from this dataset, the overall trend shows improved liquidity and lower price points compared to the prior year, altering the financial landscape for those entering the market. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. 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