How many homes are for sale in Houston, TX?
There are 32,910 homes for sale in Houston, TX as of May 2026, 11% fewer than a year ago.
12,447 homes came on the market during May 2026, and 7,905 sold. More homes are arriving than leaving, so the number for sale is building.
At this pace it would take about 4.2 months to sell every home currently listed. Buyers and sellers are about evenly matched right now.
A count like this moves with the season everywhere in the country — listings build through spring and thin out over the winter. The number worth watching is how it compares to the same month a year ago, which is why we show that too.
Source: Redfin's published market data for the Houston, TX area, through May 2026.
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Figures come from Redfin's published market data for the Houston, TX area, through May 2026. Neighborhood Numbers is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with Redfin. We update these pages when Redfin publishes, once a month.