Hays County Market Recap: October 2026 Sales and Prices

What does a 6.4% drop in median prices mean for Hays County buyers and sellers? In October 2026, the median sale price for single-family homes settled at $365,000, down from $389,998 a year earlier across 294 closed sales. This marks the second consecutive month of year-over-year declines, following a 1.9% drop in December 2025 and a 3.5% dip in January 2026. Sales volume also softened, with 294 homes closing compared to 307 in October 2025, a 4.2% decrease. The market took longer to close deals as well; the median days on market rose to 80 days from 69 days last year, a 15.9% increase. This extended timeline reflects a shift where 87.7% of homes sold below their original list price, up slightly from 87.6% in the prior year. New construction activity remained steady at 66 closed sales, though down from 93 in the same month last year. The median living area for sold homes shrank to 2,070 square feet, a 3.6% decrease compared to October 2025. With 1,801 active listings and 4.78 months of inventory, the market remains balanced but leans slightly toward buyers as prices adjust downward. ALEX Intelligence analyzed these trends using a rolling dashboard of monthly closed sales data to identify the shift in pricing power and time on market. The data shows that while affordability has improved with lower prices, sellers must price competitively to navigate the current pace of sales. 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