Wimberley Entry-Level Homes: Affordability Check

What does it take to buy an entry-level home in Wimberley today? The bottom quartile of sales in the last six months closed at a median price of $523,000 across 116 transactions. This figure represents the threshold for affordable inventory in this market segment. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the payment burden using current financing terms. With a mortgage rate of 7.24% from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey dated October 29, 2026, and a standard 20% down payment, the principal and interest on a median entry-level home is $2,851 per month. This calculation assumes a loan amount of $418,400 based on the $523,000 median price. The market has seen a shift in inventory size as well. The median living area for these homes dropped to 1,926 square feet compared to 2,204 square feet in the prior six-month period, a decrease of 12.6%. Despite the smaller footprint, prices have risen 10.7% compared to the same window last year, when the median entry-level price was $472,250. Buyers should note that while affordability is tight at current rates, the market remains active with 198 new listings entering the pipeline over the last six months. The combination of rising prices and higher borrowing costs defines the current landscape for first-time buyers in Wimberley. 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