Lariat Home Sizes Trending Smaller in Rolling Six Months

Is the average home in Lariat getting smaller? The data from the rolling six months ending September 30, 2026 suggests a shift toward more compact living spaces. Across 122 closed sales, the median living area settled at 2,581 square feet, down 2.1% compared to the prior six-month period where the median was 2,637 square feet. ALEX Intelligence analyzed the size distribution of these transactions to identify this trend. While the median price per square foot rose slightly to $185, up 2.2% from the previous window, the total footprint of homes sold has contracted. This shift occurred even as sales volume increased significantly; 122 homes closed in the current six-month window compared to just 98 in the prior period. The trend is also visible when comparing against the same period last year. Twelve months ago, the median living area was 2,574 square feet across 77 sales. The current figure of 2,581 square feet represents a marginal increase of 0.3% year-over-year, but the immediate six-month contraction indicates a recent change in buyer preference or inventory mix. This pattern aligns with broader market dynamics where demand for slightly smaller, potentially more efficient floor plans is growing. The median price per square foot rose to $185, suggesting that while homes are physically smaller, the value per unit of space remains strong. Buyers in Lariat are currently finding a median home size of 2,581 square feet, a figure that reflects the current supply of available properties and active purchasing behavior. The data covers 122 closed sales over the six-month window, providing a robust sample for this size analysis. As the market continues to evolve, tracking these dimensional shifts helps buyers understand what they are actually purchasing in terms of space versus price. 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