Lee County Home Sizes Are Growing in Rolling Six Months

How much larger are homes selling in Lee County today compared to six months ago? The data shows a clear shift toward bigger floor plans. Across 47 closed sales in the rolling six-month period ending October 31, 2026, the median living area reached 1,938 square feet. This represents an 8.5% increase over the prior six-month window and is 8.1% larger than the same period last year. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the size-band shifts in this data to track how buyer preferences are evolving. While the median price per square foot dipped slightly compared to last year, the physical footprint of sold homes has expanded significantly. The median living area grew from 1,786 square feet in the prior six-month period to nearly 1,940 square feet now. This trend suggests buyers in Lee County are prioritizing space over compact footprints, even as market conditions fluctuate. The increase in average size coincides with a rise in median close prices of 10.1% compared to the prior six months, indicating that larger homes are commanding higher absolute values. With 47 sales recorded in this window, the sample is sufficient to confirm this directional shift in home characteristics for the region. The data reflects single-family homes with prices net of seller-paid concessions. As inventory levels adjust, the demand for larger living spaces appears to be a defining feature of the current Lee County market. 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