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HOUSTON, TX 77042

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 77042

Briar Forest · Buckner Haven · Fon Villas · Gaywood · Memorial Bend · Memorial Plaza · Rivercrest · The Oaks of Woodlake · Walnut Bend · Westchase · Woods of Lakeside

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HOUSTON, TX real estate market (77042) currently shows 202 active listings, with 19 pending sales. Homes are averaging 61 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 61 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16.5% year-over-year, from $167,475 to $139,845.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 40,747  ·  Density: 2,550.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $51,723

Typical home value: $336,407  ·  Homeownership: 25.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
202
⇩ 0.5% vs 203 last year
Pending
19
9% pending ratio
Median Price
$139,845
⇩ 16.5% vs $167,475 last year
Average Price
$396,450
— vs $396,419 last year
Days on Market
61
⇧ 27.1% vs 48 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$124
⇩ 8.8% vs $136/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,207 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 202 this year vs 203 last year
  • Days on market: 61 now vs 48 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $139,845 (-16.5% YoY)
  • Average: $396,450 (+0% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.0 miles — 1,689 listings ($863,634,194 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
77042Houston, TX 770420.0 mi190$79,239,690$144,750$417,051
77036Houston, TX 770363.1 mi148$25,924,272$124,987$175,164
77079Houston, TX 770793.6 mi113$63,710,643$282,225$563,811
77057Houston, TX 770574.3 mi274$115,873,778$251,600$422,897
77043Houston, TX 770435.0 mi146$63,892,666$449,250$437,621
77082Houston, TX 770825.0 mi200$81,088,200$299,225$405,441
77081Houston, TX 770815.2 mi25$6,583,150$176,038$263,326
77055Houston, TX 770555.6 mi278$223,646,830$636,000$804,485
77031Houston, TX 770316.1 mi33$11,129,217$273,500$337,249
77401Bellaire, TX 774016.4 mi52$71,964,464$1,224,000$1,383,932
77096Houston, TX 770966.7 mi132$85,530,984$499,250$647,962
77046Houston, TX 770467.6 mi22$8,259,768$338,750$375,444
77477Stafford, TX 774778.0 mi76$26,790,532$329,923$352,507

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HOUSTON, TX 77042?

As of September 2026, there are 202 active listings in HOUSTON, TX (zip code 77042), compared to 203 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HOUSTON, TX 77042?

The median listing price in HOUSTON, TX 77042 is $139,845 as of September 2026, a 16.5% decrease from $167,475 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HOUSTON, TX?

Homes in HOUSTON, TX 77042 spend an average of 61 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 48 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HOUSTON, TX 77042?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HOUSTON, TX 77042 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 61 days on market compared to 48 days last year.

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