Temple, TX housing market
What's happening in the Temple market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Temple, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Bell County take a median of 72 days to sell, and the number for sale is −9.3% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−5% to +0.5% for the typical Temple 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 Bell County as a whole.
Temple market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Temple, TX?
$245,701 as of August 2026, −3.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Temple, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −3.1% over the year to August 2026 and +11.6% over five years.
Is Temple, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Bell County sells in 72 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Temple, TX?
The typical rent is $1,381 a month as of August 2026, +0.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Temple, TX?
1,952 homes were listed for sale across Bell County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Temple, TX?
Homegrity lists 1,594 licensed Temple agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/temple.