Dayton, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Dayton market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Dayton, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Liberty County take a median of 71 days to sell, and the number for sale is −7.6% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−3.5% to +1% for the typical Dayton 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 Liberty County as a whole.
Dayton market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Dayton, TX?
$302,188 as of September 2026, −1.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Dayton, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −1.3% over the year to September 2026 and +14.4% over five years.
Is Dayton, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Liberty County sells in 71 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Dayton, TX?
The typical rent is $1,553 a month as of September 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Dayton, TX?
656 homes were listed for sale across Liberty County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Dayton, TX?
Homegrity lists 240 licensed agents in Liberty County, which includes Dayton, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/dayton-tx.