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DALE, TX 78616

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

Market Analysis

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

The DALE, TX real estate market (78616) currently shows 47 active listings, with 4 pending sales. Homes are averaging 97 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 97 days on market compared to 131 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 19.3% year-over-year, from $440,000 to $525,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 8,821  ·  Density: 28.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,191

Typical home value: $173,306  ·  Homeownership: 82.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
47
⇧ 38.2% vs 34 last year
Pending
4
9% pending ratio
Median Price
$525,000
⇧ 19.3% vs $440,000 last year
Average Price
$560,267
⇧ 0.4% vs $557,779 last year
Days on Market
97
⇩ 26% vs 131 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$244
⇩ 1.6% vs $248/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,978 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 47 this year vs 34 last year
  • Days on market: 97 now vs 131 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $525,000 (+19.3% YoY)
  • Average: $560,267 (+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
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 23.5 miles — 1,646 listings ($668,853,485 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
78616Dale, TX 786160.0 mi44$24,724,524$487,625$561,921
78644Lockhart, TX 786448.0 mi140$56,110,880$316,696$400,792
78953Rosanky, TX 7895313.2 mi8$5,277,200$547,500$659,650
78617Del Valle, TX 7861715.7 mi102$46,355,838$335,000$454,469
78640Kyle, TX 7864016.7 mi595$218,325,730$330,215$366,934
78622Fentress, TX 7862217.2 mi2$1,549,000$774,500$774,500
78747Austin, TX 7874717.6 mi118$47,607,572$365,000$403,454
78655Martindale, TX 7865518.2 mi9$4,569,579$599,500$507,731
78610Buda, TX 7861020.0 mi312$133,048,656$359,320$426,438
78725Austin, TX 7872521.6 mi53$15,889,029$278,000$299,793
78748Austin, TX 7874822.7 mi131$57,831,129$412,448$441,459
78741Austin, TX 7874123.0 mi120$47,054,400$332,475$392,120
78638Kingsbury, TX 7863823.5 mi12$10,509,948$770,750$875,829

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in DALE, TX 78616?

As of September 2026, there are 47 active listings in DALE, TX (zip code 78616), compared to 34 the prior year.

What is the median home price in DALE, TX 78616?

The median listing price in DALE, TX 78616 is $525,000 as of September 2026, a 19.3% increase from $440,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in DALE, TX 78616 spend an average of 97 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 131 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in DALE, TX 78616?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, DALE, TX 78616 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 97 days on market compared to 131 days last year.

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

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