Palestine, TX metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Palestine, TX metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$238K

21.8% YoY

Days on Market

95 days

43.9% YoY

Active Inventory

180

18.4% YoY

Homes Sold

20

16.7% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Palestine, TX metro area Market Summary

The Palestine, TX metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $238K, up 21.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 95 days on the market, 43.9% longer than a year ago.

There are 180 homes for sale — 18.4% more than last year. With 9.0 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 36 new listings were added during this period, up 9.1% year-over-year.

0.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 18.3% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

80

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 9.0
Days on Market 95
Price Drops 18.3%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 43.8%
Days on Market (National: 66) 43.9%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Texas Median

Median Price (Texas: $330K) 27.9%
Days on Market (Texas: 88) 8.0%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 44% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Palestine, TX metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$227K

Price per Sq Ft

$124

Sale-to-List Ratio

N/A

Months of Supply

9.0

Sold Above List

0.0%

Price Drops

18.3%

New Listings

36

9.1% YoY

Pending Sales

43

Off Market in 2 Weeks

18.6%

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