Market Intelligence Report — TX-500

Stephenville, TX

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

Median Listing

$418K
+5.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.19
-2.2% YoY

Active Inventory

200
-8.9% YoY

Median DOM

80 Days
+11.5% YoY

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The Stephenville, TX market is currently classified as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.19 indicating significantly limited demand relative to available inventory. This low demand absorption is occurring amidst contracting active listings, which are down 8.9% year-over-year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Stephenville market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 8.9% over the past year, while new listings saw a modest increase of 4.5%. Median days on market have extended by 11.5% year-over-year to 80 days, suggesting slower property absorption. The pending ratio has declined by 2.2% year-over-year, reinforcing the demand-side weakness. Despite this, the median listing price has increased 5.0% year-over-year, and median $/sqft is up 4.9%.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$418K+0.6% MoM

Active Inventory

200-8.9% YoY

Days on Market

80+11.5% YoY

Sold Score™

31-2.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

31
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

The current market conditions present limited urgency for purchasers, driven by a low pending ratio. This provides buyers with extended timelines for property evaluation and greater leverage in price negotiation, as properties are remaining on the market longer. Inventory pressure is not notably acute despite the year-over-year reduction in active listings, given the subdued demand metrics.

Luxury Segment

A notable divergence is observed in the higher price tiers, with the average listing price increasing by 34.1% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the 5.0% rise in the median listing price. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

200 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 46 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.19

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Stephenville, TX? Homes here are taking 8 days longer to sell than last year.

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Buyer Demand Index
19%
Median Days on Market
80 days
Inventory YoY
−9%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Stephenville, TX
CBSA Code
44500
State
TX

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Stephenville metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.19 with median days on market at 80.

  • Are home prices dropping in Stephenville?+

    Median listing price is $418K, +5.0% year over year. 21.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Stephenville?+

    The typical listing sits 80 days on market, a +11.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 46 per month.

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

    A notable divergence is observed in the higher price tiers, with the average listing price increasing by 34.1% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the 5.0% rise in the median listing price. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Stephenville 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 44500 · 36mo history