Milam County Home Sizes Are Shrinking in Fall 2026

Are Milam County buyers trading square footage for affordability? The data suggests a clear shift toward smaller living spaces over the last six months. ALEX Intelligence analyzed 83 closed sales to track home size trends in the rolling window ending September 30, 2026. The median living area for these homes is now 1,612 square feet, down from 1,706 square feet in the prior six-month period. This represents a 5.5% decrease compared to the previous half-year and a 2.6% increase year-over-year, indicating that while sizes are currently smaller than last year, the recent trend is toward compact living. The shift is evident when comparing the current window to the prior one. As the median price dipped slightly by 1.5%, the average home size contracted significantly. This pattern often signals a market where entry-level inventory or new construction in specific price tiers is driving the volume of sales, pulling the overall median square footage down even as prices remain relatively stable near $245,000. For sellers, this data implies that listing a larger home may require a different pricing strategy than in previous years, as the typical buyer profile appears to be seeking more modest footprints. The market is not just moving; it is changing its physical footprint, with homes under 1,700 square feet now dominating the median calculation. This analysis relies on actual closed sales data and does not predict future inventory levels or price directions beyond the observed trends in the supplied dataset. 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