Dayton, TX housing market
What's happening in the Dayton market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Dayton, TX is a balanced market: homes in Liberty County sell in a median of 68 days, and the number for sale is −7.8% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−3.5% to +1.5% 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, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Liberty County as a whole.
Dayton market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Dayton, TX?
$308,209 as of August 2026, −1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Dayton, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −1% over the year to August 2026 and +15.4% over five years.
Is Dayton, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Liberty County sells in 68 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Dayton, TX?
The typical rent is $1,597 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Dayton, TX?
653 homes were listed for sale across Liberty County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Dayton, TX?
Homegrity lists 238 licensed Dayton agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/dayton-tx.