Market Intelligence Report — TX-500

Stephenville, 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

$415K
+4.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.20
-3.0% YoY

Active Inventory

199
-6.1% YoY

Median DOM

73 Days
+5.1% YoY

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The Stephenville residential market is registering as Very Weak, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.20, indicating severe demand absorption lag relative to available inventory. Active listings totaling 199 units are not being absorbed, reflecting current market friction.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Stephenville market right now.

Demand indicators show significant contraction, with new listings down 37.5% year-over-year and a 3.0% year-over-year decline in the pending ratio. Despite a 6.1% year-over-year reduction in active listings, the lack of transaction velocity is stark. Median listing prices have maintained modest growth at 4.5% year-over-year, while median days on market have extended by 5.1% over the past year, reaching 73 days.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$415K+2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

199-6.1% YoY

Days on Market

73+5.1% YoY

Sold Score™

33-3.0% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

33
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 demand is severely lagging supply, leading to reduced urgency for buyers. Properties are remaining on the market longer, and the low pending ratio implies that price discipline is likely to be a significant factor for transactions to occur.

Luxury Segment

The significant spread between the median listing price ($415,000) and the average listing price ($648,056), coupled with a 21.2% year-over-year increase in average listing price, suggests potential divergence in performance and pricing power at the higher end of the market, even amidst overall weakness.

Supply Dynamics

199 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 40 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.20

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
20%
Median Days on Market
73 days
Inventory YoY
−6%

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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 0.20 with median days on market at 73.

  • Are home prices dropping in Stephenville?+

    Median listing price is $415K, +4.5% year over year. 21.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Stephenville?+

    The typical listing sits 73 days on market, a +5.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 40 per month.

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

    The significant spread between the median listing price ($415,000) and the average listing price ($648,056), coupled with a 21.2% year-over-year increase in average listing price, suggests potential divergence in performance and pricing power at the higher end of the market, even amidst overall weakness.

  • 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