Dallas, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Dallas market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Dallas, TX is a balanced market: homes in Dallas County sell in a median of 59 days, and the number for sale is −0.8% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical Dallas 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, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Dallas County as a whole.
Dallas market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Dallas, TX?
$303,442 as of September 2026, −1.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Dallas, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −1.4% over the year to September 2026 and +10.8% over five years.
Is Dallas, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Dallas County sells in 59 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Dallas, TX?
The typical rent is $1,604 a month as of September 2026, +1% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Dallas, TX?
7,494 homes were listed for sale across Dallas County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Dallas, TX?
Homegrity lists 33,227 licensed agents in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties, which includes Dallas, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/dallas.