Hempstead, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Hempstead market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Hempstead, TX is a balanced market: homes in Waller County sell in a median of 54 days, and the number for sale is +19.7% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Hempstead 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 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Waller County as a whole.
Hempstead market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Hempstead, TX?
$285,682 as of September 2026, +0.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Hempstead, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +0.8% over the year to September 2026 and +6.2% over five years.
Is Hempstead, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Waller County sells in 54 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Hempstead, TX?
723 homes were listed for sale across Waller County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Hempstead, TX?
Homegrity lists 22 licensed agents in Hempstead, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/hempstead.