Population: 12,621 · Density: 12.9/mi² · Median household income: $47,221
Typical home value: $93,007 · Homeownership: 63.2%
Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The SWEETWATER, TX real estate market (79556) currently shows 83 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 14 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 87 days on market compared to 100 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 17.9% year-over-year, from $167,375 to $137,450.
Whether you are buying or selling in SWEETWATER, TX, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79556 | Sweetwater, TX 79556 | 0.0 mi | 83 | $17,079,159 | $137,450 | $205,773 |
| 79561 | Trent, TX 79561 | 12.4 mi | 5 | $2,042,400 | $230,000 | $408,480 |
| 79532 | Loraine, TX 79532 | 19.5 mi | 4 | $390,000 | $87,500 | $97,500 |
| 79536 | Merkel, TX 79536 | 21.2 mi | 22 | $9,968,310 | $315,000 | $453,105 |
| 79546 | Rotan, TX 79546 | 27.9 mi | 10 | $1,083,620 | $99,999 | $108,362 |
| 79563 | Tye, TX 79563 | 28.5 mi | 2 | $550,000 | $275,000 | $275,000 |
| 79520 | Hamlin, TX 79520 | 31.0 mi | 21 | $2,632,770 | $109,000 | $125,370 |
| 79606 | Abilene, TX 79606 | 34.0 mi | 141 | $73,555,611 | $475,000 | $521,671 |
| 79525 | Hawley, TX 79525 | 34.4 mi | 14 | $4,739,980 | $267,500 | $338,570 |
| 79605 | Abilene, TX 79605 | 35.8 mi | 85 | $22,732,400 | $210,000 | $267,440 |
| 79541 | Ovalo, TX 79541 | 40.9 mi | 9 | $3,778,200 | $530,000 | $419,800 |
| 79549 | Snyder, TX 79549 | 41.4 mi | 42 | $8,623,440 | $165,000 | $205,320 |
| 79567 | Winters, TX 79567 | 42.7 mi | 13 | $2,659,202 | $129,900 | $204,554 |
As of January 2026, there are 83 active listings in SWEETWATER, TX (zip code 79556), compared to 97 the prior year.
The median listing price in SWEETWATER, TX 79556 is $137,450 as of January 2026, a 17.9% decrease from $167,375 the prior year.
Homes in SWEETWATER, TX 79556 spend an average of 87 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 100 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SWEETWATER, TX 79556 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 14 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 87 days on market compared to 100 days last year.
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