Lampasas County Market Heat Score: A Balanced Shift

Is Lampasas County heating up or cooling down? The data suggests a shift toward balance as the ALEX Intelligence Market Heat Score recalibrates based on current activity. Over the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, 71 homes closed at a median price of $320,000, representing a 7.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The ALEX Intelligence composite index combines four key metrics: days on market, sale-to-list ratio, inventory levels, and price reductions. Currently, homes spend a median of 52 days on the market, which is down 11.9% from the prior six-month period but up 8.3% compared to last year. This indicates that while properties are selling faster than they were earlier this year, the pace has slowed slightly relative to the previous year's activity. Buyers and sellers should note the median close-to-original list ratio stands at 0.952, meaning homes sold for an average of 95.2% of their original asking price. This is a 3.9% improvement over the prior period but remains slightly below the same time last year. With 4.9 months of inventory available today, the market sits in a balanced zone rather than favoring one side exclusively. The heat score reflects this equilibrium: prices are rising steadily, yet homes still require negotiation to reach final sale. For those watching affordability, median price per square foot reached $179, up 19.3% from last year. This combination of rising values and moderate speed suggests a stable environment where neither buyers nor sellers hold absolute dominance. Want to see this home? Call or text George at 713.918.9951 for a private 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