Lee County Market vs. Neighbors: A Price and Speed Comparison

Lee County's median home price reached $349,500 in the rolling six months ending October 31, 2026, a 10.1% increase from the prior period and 1.3% higher than the same window last year. This performance sits below the regional median of $409,450 across 2,190 closed sales in the Unlock MLS region. While Lee County homes sold for 93.4% of their original list price on average, the broader region averaged 93.9%. ALEX Intelligence compared Lee County metrics against regional benchmarks to highlight local nuances. The median price per square foot in Lee County was $179, down 11.4% from the same period last year, whereas the regional median stood at $207. Days on market in Lee County averaged 54 days, a 28.6% increase compared to the same month last year, though this remains slightly faster than the regional average of 56 days. The data reveals a distinct supply dynamic. Lee County saw 46 closed sales and 57 new listings in the period, resulting in a current inventory of 47 active homes. This translates to approximately 6.13 months of inventory, suggesting a balanced market condition where buyers have options but sellers still command attention. The median home size in Lee County was 1,946 square feet, up 9.0% from the prior period and 8.5% larger than homes sold last year. Current mortgage rates stand at 7.24% based on the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week of October 29, 2026. At this rate, a buyer purchasing a median-priced home in Lee County with a 20% down payment would face a principal and interest payment of $1,905 per month. 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