Caldwell County Home Sizes Shrink in October

What is driving the shift in home sizes across Caldwell County? The median living area for closed sales dropped to 1,660 square feet in October, down from 1,833 square feet in September. This represents a 9.4% decrease compared to the prior month and a 4.2% decline year-over-year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the rolling trend of home sizes to identify this contraction. The data shows that while sales volume increased by 23.5% from September to October, the average footprint of homes sold is shrinking. In October, 42 single-family homes closed with a median price of $258,628. This shift toward smaller living areas contrasts with the regional trend where the median home size remains at 2,073 square feet. The reduction in size may reflect buyer preferences for more affordable entry points or inventory shifts toward newer, compact builds. Despite the smaller footprint, the price per square foot rose to $152.50, up 4.6% from the previous month and 3.9% higher than a year ago. The market remains active with 65 new listings added in October, though this is lower than the 84 new listings seen in October 2025. As buyers navigate these changing dimensions, understanding the trade-off between square footage and price per unit becomes essential for making informed decisions in the current Caldwell County market. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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