Texas’ two biggest metros are always compared — BBQ vs. brisket, Astros vs. Rangers, and now… housing markets! Both Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth saw more homes sell in September 2025, but the story behind the numbers shows how different these markets really are.

📊 Quick Stats

Metric Houston Metro Dallas–Fort Worth Metro
Median Price $327,000 ▼ 2.4% YoY $389,715 ▲ 0.0% YoY
Closed Sales 7,374 ▲ 4.7% YoY 7,666 ▲ 5.3% YoY
Active Listings 38,965 ▲ 29.1% YoY 35,465 ▲ 18.6% YoY
Months of Inventory 5.3 (▲ 1.0) 4.6 (▲ 0.6)
Days on Market 55 (+5 days YoY) 63 (+9 days YoY)
Median $/Sq Ft $160.10 ▼ 2.2% YoY $188.49 ▼ 3.5% YoY
Close / Original List 93.0% 93.7%
Median Home Size 2,080 sq ft 2,092 sq ft
Median Year Built 2008 2006

🏡 Market Overview

Both metros saw sales growth in September — proof that buyers are still active even with higher mortgage rates. But the type of activity varies:

  • Houston prices slipped 2.4%, yet sales rose 4.7%, showing strong buyer demand thanks to better affordability.

  • Dallas–Fort Worth held prices steady while boosting sales 5.3%. Despite that strength, homes are taking a bit longer to sell.

Inventory continues to build in both regions. Houston’s listings surged 29%, while DFW climbed 19% — giving buyers more breathing room and nudging both markets toward balance.

💲 Price Range Breakdown

Price Range Houston % of Sales Dallas % of Sales
<$100K 1.6% 0.5%
$100–199K 9.3% 4.5%
$200–299K 30.3% 20.7%
$300–399K 25.9% 27.2%
$400–499K 12.3% 16.9%
$500–749K 12.1% 18.8%
$750–999K 4.0% 6.1%
$1M + 4.6% 5.4%

👉 Houston remains more affordable overall, with over 40% of its homes under $300K. DFW’s sweet spot sits between $300K and $500K, reflecting the area’s higher median income and strong job market.

💬 Jacque’s Take

Both metros are performing well — but in slightly different ways.

  • Houston feels like a buyer’s market with energy, where slightly lower prices and more inventory are pulling people off the sidelines.

  • Dallas-Fort Worth is still showing steady strength, with prices holding firm and a strong mid-range market that refuses to cool off.

If you’re a buyer, both metros offer opportunity — but you’ll find more room to negotiate in Houston.
If you’re a seller, DFW continues to command solid prices if your home is well-prepared and priced right.

Either way, the Texas housing story in 2025 is all about balance.

 

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