South Padre Island, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the South Padre Island market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
South Padre Island, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Cameron County take a median of 85 days to sell, and the number for sale is −9.8% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−2% to +5% for the typical South Padre Island 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 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Cameron County as a whole.
South Padre Island market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in South Padre Island, TX?
$449,768 as of September 2026, +5.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in South Padre Island, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026 and +29.6% over five years.
Is South Padre Island, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Cameron County sells in 85 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in South Padre Island, TX?
The typical rent is $2,758 a month as of September 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in South Padre Island, TX?
1,555 homes were listed for sale across Cameron County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in South Padre Island, TX?
Homegrity lists licensed agents in South Padre Island, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Laguna Vista, TX: /real-estate-agents/laguna-vista.