Rice, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Rice market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Rice, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Navarro County take a median of 73 days to sell, and the number for sale is +3.9% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−4.5% to +1% for the typical Rice 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 Navarro County as a whole.
Rice market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Rice, TX?
$292,764 as of September 2026, −2.2% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Rice, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −2.2% over the year to September 2026 and +10.3% over five years.
Is Rice, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Navarro County sells in 73 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Rice, TX?
265 homes were listed for sale across Navarro County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Rice, TX?
Homegrity lists 174 licensed agents in Navarro County, which includes Rice, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/rice-tx.