Market Intelligence Report — TX-920

Port Lavaca, TX

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

Ref. No: 2026-TX-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$325K
-10.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.17
+4.1% YoY

Active Inventory

202
+4.7% YoY

Median DOM

127 Days
+16.0% YoY

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The Port Lavaca market exhibits very weak conditions, characterized by a low pending ratio of 0.17 and a substantial year-over-year decline in median listing price by 10.5%. Demand absorption is significantly lagging supply, as indicated by these metrics.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Port Lavaca market right now.

Supply-side indicators show new listings contracting by 41.2% year-over-year, while overall active listings saw a modest 4.7% increase over the past year. Pricing continues to face downward pressure, with the median listing price decreasing 10.5% year-over-year. Demand, measured by the pending ratio, remains low at 0.17, despite a 4.1% year-over-year rise from a very low base.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$325K-0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

202+4.7% YoY

Days on Market

127+16.0% YoY

Sold Score™

23+4.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

23
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

With a significant imbalance between low pending activity and available inventory, negotiating leverage favors buyers. The market pace is slow, evidenced by a median of 127 days on market, creating minimal inventory pressure and requiring price discipline from sellers as prices continue to decline.

Luxury Segment

The luxury segment shows signs of weakening, with the average listing price declining by 14.8% year-over-year and the median $/sqft decreasing by 6.5%.

Supply Dynamics

202 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
14.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -6.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.17

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Port Lavaca, TX? Homes here are taking 17 days longer to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Port Lavaca, 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
127 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Port Lavaca, TX
CBSA Code
38920
State
TX