Lee County vs. Neighbors: Price and Speed Compared

Lee County buyers and sellers are seeing a distinct shift compared to the broader region. Over the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026, the median closed price in Lee County reached $347,000 across 48 sales. This represents a 9.3% increase from the prior six-month period and a 0.6% rise compared to the same window last year. ALEX Intelligence benchmarked these figures against the wider Unlock MLS region, which recorded a median price of $405,000 across 2,744 sales. While Lee County prices trail the regional average, the local market is moving faster than it did previously. The median days on market in Lee County fell to 54 days, a 39.3% improvement over the prior six months, though this remains 35% higher than the same period last year. The region as a whole saw a median of 56 days on market and a close-to-original list ratio of 0.941. In Lee County, homes sold for 93.4% of their original list price, with 77.1% of sales closing below the initial asking price. The average home size in Lee County also grew, reaching 1,946 square feet, up 16% from the prior six-month window and 9.7% larger than last year. While the regional market shows a median price per square foot of $204, Lee County sits at $180, down 10.9% from the same time last year. This divergence suggests that while volume and speed are improving locally, price appreciation is occurring at a different pace than in the surrounding counties. The data indicates a market gaining momentum but still distinct from the broader regional trends. 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