Gainesville, TX housing market
What's happening in the Gainesville market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Gainesville, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Cooke County take a median of 87 days to sell, and the number for sale is +4.3% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−5.5% to +1% for the typical Gainesville 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 Cooke County as a whole.
Gainesville market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Gainesville, TX?
$246,682 as of August 2026, −2.4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Gainesville, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −2.4% over the year to August 2026 and +18.9% over five years.
Is Gainesville, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Cooke County sells in 87 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Gainesville, TX?
The typical rent is $1,448 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Gainesville, TX?
289 homes were listed for sale across Cooke County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Gainesville, TX?
Homegrity lists license-verified Gainesville agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/gainesville.