Rusk, TX housing market
What's happening in the Rusk market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Rusk, TX is a balanced market: homes in Cherokee County sell in a median of 65 days, and the number for sale is −2.6% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−4% to +1% for the typical Rusk 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 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Cherokee County as a whole.
Rusk market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Rusk, TX?
$220,179 as of August 2026, −4% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Rusk, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −4% over the year to August 2026 and +17.5% over five years.
Is Rusk, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Cherokee County sells in 65 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Rusk, TX?
263 homes were listed for sale across Cherokee County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Rusk, TX?
Homegrity lists 100 licensed Rusk agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/rusk.