Updated June 2026 · Redfin
Houston vs San Antonio: real estate market, June 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX for June 2026: median sale price, days on market, inventory and the buyer-vs-seller balance, straight from the Redfin Data Center.
| Metric | Houston, TX | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $345K ▲ +1.1% | $305K ▼ -0.6% |
| Days on market | 47 ▼ -2.6% | 55 ▲ +1.4% |
| Homes for sale | 14,900 ▼ -1.8% | 9,700 ▲ +3.3% |
| Sale-to-list | 97.4% ▲ +0.4% | 96.8% ▼ -0.2% |
| Months of supply | 3.9 ▼ -2.2% | 4.7 ▲ +1.2% |
| Homes sold | 4,210 ▲ +1.0% | 2,340 ▼ -0.5% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of June 2026, San Antonio is the more affordable of the two at a $305,000 median sale price, about 12% below Houston ($345,000). Houston is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 47 days versus 55 in San Antonio.
Which market fits your client?
For buyers, San Antonio offers a little more breathing room, with 4.7 months of supply against 3.9 in Houston, which usually means less bidding pressure. For sellers, Houston is the tighter market, with a 97.4% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, Houston is appreciating faster (+1.1% vs -0.6% year over year).
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Frequently asked
- Is Houston or San Antonio more affordable?
- As of June 2026, San Antonio is the more affordable market at a $305,000 median sale price, about 12% below Houston ($345,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, Houston or San Antonio?
- Houston moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 47 days, versus 55 days in San Antonio (June 2026).
- Is Houston or San Antonio better for buyers right now?
- San Antonio gives buyers a little more room, with 4.7 months of supply versus 3.9 in Houston. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these Houston and San Antonio numbers come from?
- Both metros draw on the Redfin Data Center, refreshed monthly. LOKAL turns the figures into a ready-to-post carousel, story and square for either city. LOKAL is not affiliated with Redfin; always verify against your local MLS before quoting figures to clients.
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Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center. Figures are metro-level snapshots, not valuations for a specific home.