Houston, TX Housing Market
$261,740
2.3% 1-yrThe average Houston, TX home value is $261,740, down 2.3% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 37 days. (Updated on )
What is the Zillow Home Values Index?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), built from the ground up by measuring monthly changes in property level Zestimates, captures both the level and home values across a wide variety of geographies and housing types.
Houston Key Takeaways
Typical Home Values: $261,740
1-Year Value Change: -2.3%
(Data through August 31, 2026)
Houston Housing Market Overview
Zillow's metrics provide valuable market data by tracking market changes in different locations and housing types.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- NameMedian ZHVI
- Afton Oaks - River Oaks Area$1,570,840
- Greenway - Upper Kirby Area$525,224
- Neartown - Montrose$603,830
- West University Place$1,842,901
- Greater Uptown$406,092
- University Place$1,068,936
- Southside Place$2,115,262
- Fourth Ward$366,532
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Houston Rental Market Trends
The Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) measures changes in asking rents over time, controlling for changes in the quality of the available rental inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are current home values in Houston, TX?
The median home value in Houston, TX is $261,740 as of August 2026. This represents a 0.1% decrease compared to last month and a 2.3% decrease year-over-year.
How have home values changed in Houston, TX?
Home values in Houston, TX have decreased by 0.1% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year.
How do home values in Houston, TX compare to Harris County, Texas, and the national average?
The median home value in Houston, TX ($261,740) compares to: Harris County ($278,518), Texas ($299,367), and the U.S. national median ($368,697).
