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GALVESTON, TX 77550

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Galveston County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
336
⇩ 5.4% vs 355 last year
Pending
30
9% pending ratio
Median Price
$419,000
⇧ 1% vs $415,000 last year
Average Price
$529,513
⇧ 0.4% vs $527,564 last year
Days on Market
94
⇧ 8% vs 87 days last year

Market Context

Population: 23,215  ·  Density: 1,185.5/mi²  ·  Median household income: $47,366

Typical home value: $238,403  ·  Homeownership: 41.3%

Market Analysis

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

The GALVESTON, TX real estate market (77550) currently shows 336 active listings, with 30 pending sales. Homes are averaging 94 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 87 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1% year-over-year, from $415,000 to $419,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 336 this year vs 355 last year
  • Days on market: 94 now vs 87 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $419,000 (+1% YoY)
  • Average: $529,513 (+0.4% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 29.8 miles — 2,470 listings ($1,312,946,337 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
77550Galveston, TX 775500.0 mi336$177,916,368$419,000$529,513
77590Texas City, TX 775909.8 mi133$33,770,828$202,250$253,916
77554Galveston, TX 7755410.5 mi599$479,617,503$625,000$800,697
77563Hitchcock, TX 7756314.5 mi128$63,414,784$381,000$495,428
77539Dickinson, TX 7753918.1 mi294$115,257,702$311,450$392,033
77510Santa Fe, TX 7751019.1 mi100$38,791,100$361,900$387,911
77517Santa Fe, TX 7751722.0 mi42$18,078,858$365,000$430,449
77573League City, TX 7757322.8 mi369$176,471,667$415,000$478,243
77058Houston, TX 7705825.8 mi93$26,007,543$244,950$279,651
77623High Island, TX 7762327.7 mi2$606,600$295,000$303,300
77511Alvin, TX 7751128.2 mi190$77,524,940$325,000$408,026
77546Friendswood, TX 7754628.7 mi177$103,277,907$419,950$583,491
77577Liverpool, TX 7757729.8 mi7$2,210,537$234,975$315,791

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in GALVESTON, TX 77550?

As of January 2026, there are 336 active listings in GALVESTON, TX (zip code 77550), compared to 355 the prior year.

What is the median home price in GALVESTON, TX 77550?

The median listing price in GALVESTON, TX 77550 is $419,000 as of January 2026, a 1% increase from $415,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in GALVESTON, TX 77550 spend an average of 94 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 87 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in GALVESTON, TX 77550?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, GALVESTON, TX 77550 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 19 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 87 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in GALVESTON, TX?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in GALVESTON, TX 77550 save an estimated $8,380 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $419,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.