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West Columbia, TX housing market

What's happening in the West Columbia market right now.

$273,094
Typical home value
+0.1% in a year
+13.5%
Home values, 5 years
$1,650/mo
Typical rent
$359,888
Median list price · Brazoria County
−4% in a year
2,017
Homes for sale · Brazoria County
+8.1% in a year
54 days
Median days on market · Brazoria County
20.7%
Listings with a price cut
13.8
Price-to-rent ratio
$200K $250K 201620182020202220242026

Buyer's or seller's market?

West Columbia, TX is a balanced market: homes in Brazoria County sell in a median of 54 days, and the number for sale is +8.1% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.

12-month outlook

−3.5% to +2% for the typical West Columbia 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 Brazoria County as a whole.

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West Columbia market — questions answered

What is the typical home value in West Columbia, TX?

$273,094 as of August 2026, +0.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).

Are home prices going up in West Columbia, TX?

Yes — the typical home value changed +0.1% over the year to August 2026 and +13.5% over five years.

Is West Columbia, TX a buyer's or seller's market?

It's balanced: the median home in Brazoria County sells in 54 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).

How much is rent in West Columbia, TX?

The typical rent is $1,650 a month as of August 2026 (Zillow Observed Rent Index).

How many homes are for sale in West Columbia, TX?

2,017 homes were listed for sale across Brazoria County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).

Who are the best real estate agents in West Columbia, TX?

Homegrity lists license-verified West Columbia agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/west-columbia.

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