Market Intelligence Report — TX-580

Corpus Christi, TX

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-TX-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$345K
-4.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.17
-1.2% YoY

Active Inventory

3,730
+2.3% YoY

Median DOM

99 Days
+1.0% YoY

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The Corpus Christi market exhibits very weak conditions, characterized by a low pending ratio of 0.17, indicating significant demand absorption challenges. This absorption rate points to an environment where available supply substantially outpaces current buyer activity, contributing to downward pressure on pricing.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Corpus Christi market right now.

The market is experiencing a contraction in new listing volume, down 10.9% year-over-year, while overall active listings have slightly increased by 2.3% over the past year. Median listing prices have declined 4.1% year-over-year, alongside a 2.1% year-over-year decrease in median price per square foot. The pending ratio has also decreased by 1.2% year-over-year, reflecting weakening demand dynamics relative to available inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$345K-1.3% MoM

Active Inventory

3,730+2.3% YoY

Days on Market

99+1.0% YoY

Sold Score™

26-1.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

26
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest that buyers possess considerable leverage due to the limited pace of demand absorption. With a substantial inventory relative to pending sales, sellers may need to exercise greater price discipline and anticipate longer marketing periods. The low pending ratio indicates that available properties are not being converted to pending status efficiently, leading to prolonged market exposure for listings.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined 3.0% year-over-year, while median listing prices decreased by 4.1%, resulting in a slight narrowing of the average-to-median spread. Median price per square foot has also softened by 2.1% year-over-year, suggesting some price adjustments across the market, including at higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

3,730 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 688 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.17

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Corpus Christi, TX? Buyer Demand Index is running at 17%.

Buyers have leverage in Corpus Christi, TX. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
17%
Median Days on Market
99 days
Inventory YoY
+2%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Corpus Christi, TX
CBSA Code
18580
State
TX

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Corpus Christi?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Corpus Christi metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.17 with median days on market at 99.

  • Are home prices dropping in Corpus Christi?+

    Median listing price is $345K, -4.1% year over year. 19.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Corpus Christi?+

    The typical listing sits 99 days on market, a +1.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 688 per month.

  • What's happening in the Corpus Christi luxury market?+

    Average listing prices have declined 3.0% year-over-year, while median listing prices decreased by 4.1%, resulting in a slight narrowing of the average-to-median spread. Median price per square foot has also softened by 2.1% year-over-year, suggesting some price adjustments across the market, including at higher price points. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Corpus Christi real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Corpus Christi agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 18580 · 36mo history