Amherst, TX housing market
What's happening in the Amherst market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Amherst, TX is a balanced market: homes in Lamb County sell in a median of 50 days, and the number for sale is −5.3% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−6.5% to +9% for the typical Amherst home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Lamb County as a whole.
Amherst market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Amherst, TX?
$98,180 as of August 2026, +7.7% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Amherst, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +7.7% over the year to August 2026 and −11% over five years.
Is Amherst, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Lamb County sells in 50 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Amherst, TX?
36 homes were listed for sale across Lamb County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Amherst, TX?
Homegrity lists license-verified Amherst agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/amherst.