Market Intelligence Report — TX-620

Gainesville, 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

$400K
-5.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.22
+0.1% YoY

Active Inventory

289
+4.3% YoY

Median DOM

87 Days
+17.6% YoY

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Gainesville, TX currently exhibits very weak market conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.22, indicating severe demand absorption challenges relative to available supply. This environment suggests a significant imbalance, with demand considerably lagging inventory levels.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Gainesville market right now.

The market is experiencing a contraction in median listing prices year-over-year, down 5.9%, despite a modest 4.7% month-over-month increase in the most recent period. Active listings have expanded by 4.3% over the past year, contributing to an elevated supply environment. Concurrently, median days on market have lengthened significantly, increasing by 17.6% year-over-year, reflecting slower absorption. New listings have remained stable year-over-year at 0.0% growth.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$400K+4.7% MoM

Active Inventory

289+4.3% YoY

Days on Market

87+17.6% YoY

Sold Score™

24+0.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
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

In the current climate, buyers typically encounter an extended period for property evaluation and negotiation, given the low demand relative to available inventory. The pressure on pricing discipline is pronounced, as properties are spending longer on the market, and the inventory overhang may lead to more accommodative pricing strategies from sellers seeking transaction finality. The absorption pace remains slow.

Luxury Segment

Higher-priced segments exhibit some softness, with the average listing price declining by 8.6% year-over-year. The average listing price ($575,679) remains considerably above the median listing price ($399,900), indicating a wider distribution of higher-value properties within the active inventory.

Supply Dynamics

289 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 64 per month.

Pricing Pressure
26.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.22

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Gainesville, TX? Homes here are taking 13 days longer to sell than last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
22%
Median Days on Market
87 days
Inventory YoY
+4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Gainesville, TX
CBSA Code
23620
State
TX

ZIPs in Gainesville, TX

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Gainesville metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.22 with median days on market at 87.

  • Are home prices dropping in Gainesville?+

    Median listing price is $400K, -5.9% year over year. 26.0% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Gainesville?+

    The typical listing sits 87 days on market, a +17.6% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 64 per month.

  • What's happening in the Gainesville luxury market?+

    Higher-priced segments exhibit some softness, with the average listing price declining by 8.6% year-over-year. The average listing price ($575,679) remains considerably above the median listing price ($399,900), indicating a wider distribution of higher-value properties within the active inventory.

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

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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 23620 · 36mo history