South Padre Island, TX housing market
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 −11.3% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% 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, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 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?
$448,778 as of August 2026, +5.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in South Padre Island, TX?
Yes — the typical home value changed +5.5% over the year to August 2026 and +34.4% 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, August 2026).
How much is rent in South Padre Island, TX?
The typical rent is $2,683 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in South Padre Island, TX?
1,560 homes were listed for sale across Cameron County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in South Padre Island, TX?
Homegrity lists license-verified South Padre Island agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/south-padre-island.