Fayette County Market Heat Score: A Cooling Trend

Fayette County is showing signs of cooling with a Market Heat Score indicating a shift toward a buyer's market based on the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026. This composite index blends four key indicators: median days on market, sale-to-list price ratio, inventory levels, and the frequency of price cuts. The current score reflects a shift from a tight seller's market to a more balanced environment. Median days on market have risen to 70 days compared to 51 days in the same period last year, indicating homes are taking longer to sell. Simultaneously, the median close-to-original list ratio stands at 89.3%, meaning buyers are negotiating down from asking prices more frequently than before. Inventory has also increased, with 59 active listings and a months of supply reading of 9.6. This level of inventory typically favors buyers by providing more choices and less urgency. The median sale price of $308,000 is down 13.8% from the prior six-month period, further signaling reduced pricing power for sellers. ALEX Intelligence calculated this heat score using a weighted model where days on market and inventory levels carry significant influence. A score below 50 generally suggests a buyer's market where negotiation leverage has shifted toward purchasers. While prices remain 8.1% higher than the same window last year, the recent trend points to a softening in demand relative to supply. 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