Fayette County Market Pulse: Prices Dip in Rolling Six Months

What does a 14.7% drop in median home prices mean for Fayette County buyers and sellers? In the rolling six-month period ending October 31, 2026, the median closed price settled at $305,000, down from $357,500 in the prior six months. This analysis covers 38 closed sales, a sample size that meets our minimum threshold for reliable reporting. The market is also showing signs of increased activity relative to time on market. The median days on market dropped to 95 days, a 15.9% decrease compared to the previous period, though this remains 55.7% higher than the same window last year. This suggests homes are selling faster now than they were six months ago, even as prices adjust downward. Price per square foot also declined, falling 6.9% to $175.28 compared to the prior period. Homes sold for 89.3% of their original list price on average, a slight decrease from the 89.6% ratio seen previously. The data indicates that while inventory remains tight with only 53 active listings today, buyers are negotiating more effectively than in the immediate past. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these figures to provide a clear view of current market conditions without projecting future trends. The median living area for sold homes was 1,747 square feet, down significantly from the prior period's 2,260 square feet, reflecting a shift toward smaller properties in this volume. With 38 closed sales recorded over six months, the data offers a stable snapshot of the Fayette County residential market as it navigates these price corrections. 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