Guadalupe County Entry-Level Homes: Can Buyers Afford Them?

Can buyers afford homes in Guadalupe County today? The median price for entry-level properties (the bottom quartile) sits at $330,750 across 86 closed sales in the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026. This represents a 4.4% increase from the prior six-month period and a 14.1% rise compared to the same window last year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed current mortgage rates of 7.24% (Freddie Mac, week of Oct 29, 2026) against these prices to determine affordability. For a buyer purchasing an entry-level home with a standard down payment, the principal and interest payment at the current rate is approximately $1,803 per month. Buyers can lower this monthly burden using buydowns. A standard 3-2-1 buydown would cost roughly $12,276 (3.71% of the price) to reduce the rate in year one, saving about $503 monthly initially. A 2-1 buydown costs approximately $6,240 (1.89% of the price), dropping the rate for the first year and saving $344 monthly. Despite rising prices, the market remains balanced with 7.5 months of inventory. The median home size has grown to 2,034 square feet, up 7.9% from the prior period, suggesting buyers are getting more space even as costs rise. Want a closer look? Reply or call George at 713.918.9951 and we'll set up a showing. Coverage: most home sales in Guadalupe County 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